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US Government Shutdown Looms, Threatening Jobs, Travel, and Parks Amid Budget Standoff

A US federal government shutdown is underway, triggered by a partisan budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats, halting non-essential operations beyond October 1, 2025.

The impasse stems from disagreements over spending cuts and aid priorities, echoing the 2018-2019 shutdown that lasted 35 days and cost $11 billion in lost productivity. Approximately 800,000 federal workers—40% of the workforce—face unpaid furloughs, while contractors receive no backpay, per the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Air travel faces delays as understaffed TSA agents and air traffic controllers, strained like in 2019, report rising sick calls. Passport processing times will extend, complicating international trips.

National parks and forests risk vandalism and safety hazards if left open without rangers, as occurred previously. Over 40 former park superintendents urged the White House to close sites, with Emily Thompson of the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks stating: "We don't leave museums open without curators, or airports without air traffic controllers—and we should not leave our national parks open without National Park Service workers."

Health programs for the elderly and poor, plus food assistance and disaster relief, face funding gaps. Smithsonian museums in Washington DC remain open until at least October 6, with the National Zoo ensuring animal care.

President Donald Trump has warned the shutdown could enable cuts to Democratic-favored programs. As talks stall, everyday Americans brace for ripple effects on services and the economy.

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