SaralnamaThe US government shutdown starting will affect many Americans. About 750,000 federal workers will be on unpaid leave. Air travel may face delays due to unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA staff. Passport processing could slow down. National parks might close or have limited staff. The Smithsonian museums will stay open. The National Zoo will care for animals, but webcams will be off. Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance programs may face interruptions. Emergency disaster relief will continue, but the National Flood Insurance Program will close. The US Postal Service will operate normally. This shutdown comes after lawmakers failed to agree on a budget, impacting government operations through October and beyond. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 19:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The US government shutdown starting will affect many Americans
- About 750,000 federal workers will be on unpaid leave
- Air travel may face delays due to unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA staff