The United States federal government shutdown continued into October 1st, 2025, as a significant agreement for 296 F-35 fighter jets was announced for U.S. services and key allies, according to a statement from [@thef35]. The deal, which ensures air dominance for decades, was confirmed during the ongoing lapse in federal operations. During the reporting window from 4:06 AM to 4:35 AM UTC on October 1st, the shutdown persisted with no immediate resolution in sight. The new F-35 agreement was highlighted as a key development amidst the government closure, which began at midnight on October 1st due to disputes over funding priorities, including immigrant healthcare and other Democratic demands. In the midst of the shutdown, Representative Eric Burlison released a new single titled "THE SCHUMER SHUTDOWN," according to his social media. This development comes as the government faces its first shutdown since 2018-2019, with previous reports indicating potential furloughs for up to 750,000 federal employees daily. Previous reports detailed ongoing disputes between Republicans and Democrats regarding funding bills. Senate Democrats had blocked a Republican bill to extend the funding deadline, with various lawmakers blaming the opposing party for the shutdown. The New York State Attorney General also filed a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order seeking to stop the Department of Homeland Security from withholding funds requested by the MTA for tunnel protection. Amidst the political wrangling, former President Donald Trump made several social media posts, including one expressing affection for India and another responding to a user asking if they were a "fat loser" for not watching certain shows, to which he replied, "No, just a loser!". He also commented on the use of the word "schlonged" by NPR's Neal Conan regarding the 1984 Mondale/Ferraro campaign. Data graphics illustrating government shutdowns in the era of modern budgeting were also shared, providing historical context to the current situation.
