U.S. Government Shutdown Drags On: Furloughs Hit Hard as Stalemate Persists
The federal government shutdown, now in its second day as of October 2, 2025, shows no signs of lifting anytime soon. It kicked off at midnight on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, leaving Republicans and Democrats locked in a bitter standoff over the 2025 budget. President Trump has pointed fingers at Democrats for blocking what he calls essential cuts, while Democrats accuse the administration of holding the economy hostage over partisan demands. Indeed, the impasse echoes past shutdowns, but this one feels particularly entrenched, with no scheduled talks on the...
