US shutdown can cost taxpayers $400 million daily. Here's the drama behind the deadlock, who keeps working, and what happens now
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 8:27 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A federal shutdown commenced after lawmakers failed to agree on funding, with Democrats blocking a measure over healthcare demands. This furloughs 750,000 federal employees, though essential services like military and Social Security continue. Agencies like HHS and NIH face significant disruptions, while national parks remain open but vulnerable to damage.
