US government shutdown: What is happening and why is it important? Mass layoffs threatened

The US government faces a shutdown on October 1 due to a funding impasse between Democrats and Republicans. This could result in widespread furloughs, permanent layoffs, and significant disruptions to non-essential federal services, potentially slowing economic growth and eroding public trust if prolonged.

US government shutdown: What is happening and why is it important? Mass layoffs threatened
The US government faces a shutdown on October 1 due to a funding impasse between Democrats and Republicans. This could result in widespread furloughs, permanent layoffs, and significant disruptions to non-essential federal services, potentially slowing economic growth and eroding public trust if prolonged.