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The US federal government has shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on a budget. About 800,000 federal workers will be on unpaid leave. Air travel will face delays due to fewer air traffic controllers and longer security lines. Passport processing may slow down. National parks and museums may close or operate with limited staff. Some health and food assistance programs could face interruptions. Emergency disaster relief will mostly continue but could be affected if the shutdown lasts long. Federal contractors will not get paid during this time. The shutdown affects many government services and workers until a budget deal is reached. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 12:18 IST; source: link)