The US government is bracing for its longest-ever shutdown, with no end in sight as a budget impasse continues to drag on. For the first time in history, the Supreme Court will run out of funding and close to the public, although it will remain open for official business.
As the shutdown enters its fifth week, the effects are being felt across the country. The Army Corps of Engineers has paused $11 billion in projects, including those in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Baltimore. Meanwhile, the House will remain on recess until next Monday, with no votes scheduled to take place during that time.
The federal judiciary announced that it will no longer have funding for full operations starting October 20, but federal judges will continue to serve while court staff reduce their activities. The National Nuclear Security Administration warned of deep staffing cuts if its funding runs out.
In a tense standoff, House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to swear in Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to fill her late father's seat several weeks ago. Democrats have accused Johnson of slow-walking her swearing-in process to deny the last signature needed to force a vote on requiring the Justice Department to hand over files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
In response, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed that Democrats would "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of health care tax credits to reopen the government. The Senate plans to return next week with no votes scheduled on the GOP funding bill, which has failed to reach 60 votes since its introduction.
This latest government shutdown marks a significant milestone in US history, with only eight previous shutdowns occurring since 1980.
As the shutdown enters its fifth week, the effects are being felt across the country. The Army Corps of Engineers has paused $11 billion in projects, including those in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Baltimore. Meanwhile, the House will remain on recess until next Monday, with no votes scheduled to take place during that time.
The federal judiciary announced that it will no longer have funding for full operations starting October 20, but federal judges will continue to serve while court staff reduce their activities. The National Nuclear Security Administration warned of deep staffing cuts if its funding runs out.
In a tense standoff, House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to swear in Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election to fill her late father's seat several weeks ago. Democrats have accused Johnson of slow-walking her swearing-in process to deny the last signature needed to force a vote on requiring the Justice Department to hand over files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
In response, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed that Democrats would "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of health care tax credits to reopen the government. The Senate plans to return next week with no votes scheduled on the GOP funding bill, which has failed to reach 60 votes since its introduction.
This latest government shutdown marks a significant milestone in US history, with only eight previous shutdowns occurring since 1980.
i'm getting so tired of these politicians not being able to work together lol even though i know they're not my faves (you guys know who im talking about 
) but still its so sad that the supreme court wont be open to the public anymore tho that's like super important for our democracy 
and can we pls talk about how adelita grijalva is just trying to do her job and get sworn in already?! 
i mean i get it mike johnson being stubborn but come on dude its not that hard to agree on something 
fingers crossed that democrats can hold firm on their demands tho 
we need those healthcare tax credits ASAP 
! Like, I get it, politics and stuff can be super complicated but whoa, the Supreme Court gonna close? That's like something outta a movie 
. And Arizona lady Grijalva, she's got some guts trying to take on Mike Johnson, though 
. But come on, healthcare tax credits, let's not forget about those people who need it 
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The Army Corps of Engineers, that $11 billion in projects... what are we even gonna do with that money 
? Anyway, I hope everyone stays safe and sane during this crazy time 
& its not even about policy anymore, its just about who's gonna blink first! 
like mike johnson refusing to swear in adelita grijalva is lowkey a major move 
. what's next? 
I'm really worried about this whole situation... it's like, the US government is completely stalled and it's affecting so many people 
. I mean, think about all the projects that are being put on hold, like in New York and San Francisco... what's gonna happen to those? And now the Supreme Court is going to be closed to the public?! That's crazy talk 
. It just shows how divided we are as a country. Can't they just find some common ground and work together? 
I'm all for healthcare, but come on... this shutdown is just getting out of hand 
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And can you believe the Supreme Court is gonna close its doors to the public?!? That's just wild. 
. And that's gotta count for something, right? 
think we need more civility in these kinda situations... it's not like they're trying to be difficult, it's just a mess 
The fact that the Supreme Court is gonna close its doors to the public while still having judges serve is wild...it's like they're saying 'meh, we'll just kinda exist' 
And what's with all these delays and pauses on projects? It feels like a big ol' game of chicken being played out by politicians 
. maybe the politicians should just suck it up and figure out how to work together...