U.S. Federal Government Enters Partial Shutdown at Midnight

The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1, 2025. This shutdown occurred after the Senate rejected funding proposals from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, resulting in ongoing partisan gridlock.

The shutdown means that many federal services and operations will be affected, as agencies implement their shutdown plans. As previously reported, the failure to pass a continuing resolution (CR) bill led to this situation, highlighting the challenges in reaching a bipartisan agreement on funding.

For more information on the implications of this shutdown, see recent developments in government funding.