Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight.
A government shutdown is unfolding as the US Supreme Court, a nuclear agency, and other key institutions face funding shortfalls. The Supreme Court will run out of federal funds on Saturday, according to its public information officer Patricia McCabe, forcing it to make operational changes.
"This will be an unprecedented move," said McCabe. "It's unlikely that we can maintain all of our operations."
The building will be closed to the public until further notice, but it will remain open for official business. The court has announced that it will continue to hear oral arguments and issue orders and opinions during this time.
Meanwhile, at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), 1,400 employees face furloughs due to lack of funding, while around 375 staff members will remain on duty to maintain nuclear security. The NNSA had previously paused $11 billion in projects as part of a broader shutdown response.
The Army Corps of Engineers is also feeling the pinch, pausing $11 billion worth of projects due to the ongoing budget impasse. According to Russ Vought, head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, the Corps will need to consider canceling or putting on hold lower-priority projects.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has called a potential lawsuit over Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in as a "publicity stunt." The Democrat was recently sworn in by a federal judge but was refused recognition by Johnson. Grijalva had won her seat after her late father passed away, and Johnson had promised to administer the oath once Congress returns.
Grijalva's swearing-in has sparked tensions between Democrats and Republicans, who have been at odds over the government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Friday that Democrats will "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of healthcare tax credits.
The current shutdown is now the third-longest in US history, surpassing previous record-breakers from 2018 and 1995-1996. As it enters its fourth week, lawmakers are struggling to find common ground over spending bills and other contentious issues.
A government shutdown is unfolding as the US Supreme Court, a nuclear agency, and other key institutions face funding shortfalls. The Supreme Court will run out of federal funds on Saturday, according to its public information officer Patricia McCabe, forcing it to make operational changes.
"This will be an unprecedented move," said McCabe. "It's unlikely that we can maintain all of our operations."
The building will be closed to the public until further notice, but it will remain open for official business. The court has announced that it will continue to hear oral arguments and issue orders and opinions during this time.
Meanwhile, at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), 1,400 employees face furloughs due to lack of funding, while around 375 staff members will remain on duty to maintain nuclear security. The NNSA had previously paused $11 billion in projects as part of a broader shutdown response.
The Army Corps of Engineers is also feeling the pinch, pausing $11 billion worth of projects due to the ongoing budget impasse. According to Russ Vought, head of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, the Corps will need to consider canceling or putting on hold lower-priority projects.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has called a potential lawsuit over Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in as a "publicity stunt." The Democrat was recently sworn in by a federal judge but was refused recognition by Johnson. Grijalva had won her seat after her late father passed away, and Johnson had promised to administer the oath once Congress returns.
Grijalva's swearing-in has sparked tensions between Democrats and Republicans, who have been at odds over the government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Friday that Democrats will "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of healthcare tax credits.
The current shutdown is now the third-longest in US history, surpassing previous record-breakers from 2018 and 1995-1996. As it enters its fourth week, lawmakers are struggling to find common ground over spending bills and other contentious issues.
! I'm telling you, there's gotta be some kinda hidden agenda here. First, they're shutting down the Supreme Court, then the nuclear agency... what's next? Are we gonna have a robotic president making decisions for us? 
And don't even get me started on Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in drama – it just seems like another excuse to stir up trouble between the parties. I'm not buying the whole "publicity stunt" thing. There's gotta be more to it than that. The fact that they're canceling projects worth billions of dollars, like, what are they hiding? And have you seen the stats on healthcare tax credits? It's all just too convenient...
. And what's with the Supreme Court having to close its doors to the public? That's not exactly how democracy works 
. I'm starting to think that some of these lawmakers are more interested in making headlines than finding solutions to actual problems 
. And can we talk about Adelita Grijalva for a sec? She just got sworn in as a rep and already there's drama 
. It's like, chill out guys! We're all trying to figure this stuff out here 
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This government shutdown thingy is getting really out of hand... like, I get that politicians can't agree on stuff, but a third-longest one? That's just crazy talk 
. And what's up with the Supreme Court having to make some radical changes because it runs out of funds? It's not exactly a nuclear meltdown situation 
. Meanwhile, people like Adelita Grijalva are getting caught in the crossfire... and honestly, I don't think it's cool that House Speaker Mike Johnson is making her swearing-in ceremony into some kinda drama 
. Anyway, it just goes to show how dysfunctional politics can be... let's hope they figure out a way to get back on track soon 
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which is wild. i feel for those employees who are gonna be furloughed at the nssa, 1400 people are gonna lose their jobs 
and it's not even like this is a new thing that they're doing. the army corps of engineers gotta cancel billion dollars worth of projects too? that's just insane 
and meanwhile adelita grijalva gets sworn in as a rep but house speaker johnson refuses to recognize her 
and it's affecting so many people who don't deserve it ... like those 1,400 nsa employees who have to take a furlough without knowing when they'll get paid next 
... it's not just about the money, it's about the people who are getting hurt because of this political game 
... can't they find a way to work together for once? 
anyone else thinkin we should just pass the budget already?! 
how's that affectin people's lives, fam? 
and yeah, can we pls talk about Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in drama?! 
i mean, what even is goin on here? 
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And the fact that some people are being furloughed from their jobs because of it is just heartbreaking 
I feel like we're already under so much stress with everything going on in the world, and this shutdown is just adding to the chaos 
Can't they just find a way to work together and pass those spending bills? 
and no end in sight 
meanwhile they r having all these drama moments like Adelita Grijalva being sworn in 
but not recognized by house speaker mike johnson 
It's like we're playing with fire 
, but nobody seems to be willing to take responsibility 
. I know there are a lot of folks on both sides who disagree on spending bills, but can't they find a way to compromise? 
I just hope this shutdown doesn't lead to any major problems 
? seriously though, 4 weeks in and it still has no end in sight... that's some record-breaking stuff right there. and poor Adelita Grijalva, being sworn in without recognition is just shady 
. but you know what's even crazier? the fact that people are using this as a publicity stunt 
... like, come on politicians! focus on the real issue at hand! 
they're closin down important buildings like the supreme court & puttin 1400 people outta jobs at nnsa 
. Can't we just have some peace and quiet for once? 
think of all the people who arent getting paid & how hard it must be for them 