How the potential government shutdown would impact travel
- The U.S. government began shutting down at midnight on October 1, 2025, after the Senate failed to pass a funding proposal.
- The shutdown followed a failed Tuesday vote because Republicans and Democrats disagreed over extending health insurance subsidies.
- Shutdown procedures started Wednesday morning, furloughing roughly 750,000 federal workers and shuttering many offices while essential employees stay on duty.
- Federal agencies were encouraged by budget officials to consider permanent employee reductions, which may cause the September jobs report scheduled for Friday to be delayed.
- The shutdown is expected to cause nationwide economic fallout while Senate GOP leaders plan to offer funding measures amid the bipartisan impasse.
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Federal shutdown leaves South Dakotans guessing as agencies offer uneven guidance
The federal government shutdown that began Wednesday created confusion for South Dakotans as communication about affected departments and services was inconsistent, with some agencies posting messages blaming the “radical left” and saying their websites won’t be updated until Congress approves…
How could the federal government shutdown impact Austin, Travis County?
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a memo to city leaders, the city of Austin laid out how the federal government shutdown may impact the city. Travis County leaders also discussed that topic during a commissioner's court meeting Tuesday. City of Austin "The City of Austin is actively preparing for potential impacts to local programs and services," the city memo said. The city released several "key considerations" which included possible impacts to federal gra…
In the U.S., the feared "shutdown" has started. While Democrats and Republicans blame each other for the standstill, at first, many government officials bear the burden.
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