The United States federal government shutdown continued into October 1st, 2025, marking the first day of the new month with no immediate resolution in sight for the ongoing funding disputes. The shutdown, which began at midnight on October 1st, persists as congressional leaders remain at an impasse over spending priorities. This was confirmed by multiple sources, including social media posts on X. Over the past hour, the situation remains unchanged from the previous day, with federal agencies continuing to operate under lapse in appropriations. Disagreements over funding for immigrant healthcare and other Democratic proposals have been cited as key sticking points. Republicans have blamed Democrats for the shutdown, while Democrats assert that the Republican-controlled Congress and White House bear responsibility. Amidst the ongoing closure, Representative Eric Burlison released a new single titled "THE SCHUMER SHUTDOWN," according to his social media. In a statement from [@DHSgov], it was noted that law enforcement officers and nearly 50,000 military members would work without pay. Previous reports detailed that Senate Democrats blocked a House Republican bill to extend funding, triggering the shutdown. Debates have centered on Democratic proposals that include restoring taxpayer-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants and funding liberal news programs. The New York State Attorney General had previously filed a lawsuit and a temporary restraining order seeking to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from withholding funds requested by the MTA for tunnel protection. In unrelated developments, the Los Angeles Angels announced that Manager Ron Washington will not return for the 2025 season. Former President Donald Trump made social media posts, including one where he responded to a user asking if they were a "fat loser" for not watching certain shows, to which he replied, "No, just a loser!" A user on X, @AZ_Intel_, posted "Everyone, welcome to October! Another month of BREAKING NEWS!!" referencing the start of the month.
