31 Days, $7 Billion Lost: How the US Government Shutdown Is Crippling The American Economy
Over 1.4 million federal employees have been directly hit — around 670,000 are furloughed without pay, while another 730,000 are working without salaries. This has affected not only government offices but also millions of families, small businesses, and contractors who rely on federal projects.
Nov 02, 2025, 10:39 AM IST
Thousands Of US Flights Delayed As Government Shutdown Strains Airports
Airport hubs nationwide are bracing for continued disruption as the federal impasse shows no immediate sign of resolution. Experts caution that even after the shutdown ends, it may take time to clear the backlog of delayed flights, as staffing shortages and operational bottlenecks continue to challenge the system.
Oct 28, 2025, 09:08 AM IST
Will US Government Shutdown Impact Republicans’ Chances In 2026 Midterms? Here’s What We Know
Recent history offers mixed signals on whether government shutdowns significantly affect electoral outcomes. Following the 16-day shutdown in October 2013, Republicans experienced significant gains at the polls.
Oct 06, 2025, 13:05 PM IST
Trump Administration Plans Federal Layoffs As Government Shutdown Begins
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushed back against the administration’s stance, branding it a “job-killing administration.”
Oct 02, 2025, 06:27 AM IST
US Government Shuts Down Amid Political Deadlock: What Happens Next In America?
Earlier, Democrats blocked Republicans’ plans to pass the spending bill in the Senate, and the Democratic leaders reportedly met US President Trump on Monday but failed to agree.
Oct 01, 2025, 10:44 AM IST
US Government Enters Shutdown As Congress Fails To Reach Funding Deal, 1st Time In 6 Years
The US government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding deal. See which non-essential services are suspended, and how the shutdown affects National Parks and federal workers.
Oct 01, 2025, 09:43 AM IST
US Government Shutdown: Here's What It Means For YOU And Which Services To Stop | EXPLAINED
The Democrats have demanded to reverse the Medicaid cuts in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which was passed earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Republicans have dismissed the demands and have, in turn, proposed to extend funding until November 21.
Oct 01, 2025, 08:21 AM IST
Donald Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the bill ending the longest government shutdown in US history.
Jan 26, 2019, 08:09 AM IST
Lady Gaga calls out Trump for government shutdown
The government closed on December 22, 2018 after Trump was refused funding for a southern border wall.
Jan 21, 2019, 15:09 PM IST
Donald Trump invites Congressional leaders to end government shutdown
The partial government shutdown that started on December 22 has affected 800,000 federal employees, who have either been furloughed or are working without pay.
Jan 02, 2019, 07:55 AM IST
US government heads for shutdown after lawmakers fail to make deal
Trump said the impending shutdown of key parts of the federal government could last "a very long time," and he sought to blame Democrats.
Dec 22, 2018, 06:38 AM IST
Donald Trump reiterates 'US govt shutdown' threat if not backed on immigration policies
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened a government shutdown if the US Congress refuses to back major changes to immigration policies like establishing a merit-based system.
Jul 31, 2018, 11:48 AM IST
Donald Trump signs budget deal, bringing end to second US shutdown of 2018
United States President Donald Trump on Friday signed a combined funding and budget bill that was passed by Congress hours earlier and will increase federal spending by hundreds of billions of dollars, bringing an end to the second government shutdown this year.
Feb 10, 2018, 09:35 AM IST
Government shutdown fizzles on spending, immigration deal in US Congress
Congress voted on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, approving another short-term funding bill as Democrats accepted promises from Republicans for a broad debate later on the future of young illegal immigrants.
Jan 23, 2018, 07:17 AM IST
US Democrats accept compromise to end government shutdown
The US Senate on Monday reached a deal to reopen the federal government.
Jan 23, 2018, 00:51 AM IST
SpaceX's three-core Falcon Heavy rocket launch deferred due to US govt shutdown
The US government shutdown has left upcoming launches from NASA and space transport services company SpaceX in limbo.
Jan 22, 2018, 13:02 PM IST
US govt shutdown extended as lawmakers fail to reach an agreement
The US government shutdown has been extended as the lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to end it before the beginning of the working week.
Jan 22, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
Stay and work to end shutdowns, or get arrested: US Senator's suggestion to politicians
Senator Michael Bennet's suggestions are also part of a bipartisan accountability law he has tried to push.
Jan 20, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Donald Trump's 1st anniversary drowned by crisis, 'dealmaker' image takes a beating
The US government officially shut down for the first time in five years after the Senate rejected a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government running.
Jan 20, 2018, 13:56 PM IST
Democrats holding citizens hostage: Donald Trump administration on US shutdown
US President Donald Trump's administration accused the opposition Democrats of holding American citizens hostage Saturday after lawmakers failed to agree a stop-gap spending deal before a midnight deadline.
Jan 20, 2018, 11:27 AM IST