US government shutdown: Why it happened, what’s running, what’s not and when will it end
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 1:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The US federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct 1 after Congress missed funding deadlines, pausing many “nonessential” services while essential operations continue until a stopgap or full‑year deal passes. Know what’s still running, what has stopped and why it happened. US shutdown 2025
