For the first time in six years, the U.S. government has officially shut down. At 12:01 a.m. EST on October 1, 2025, funding lapsed after Congress failed to pass a budget, triggering what is legally known as a “lapse in appropriations.” This means the government no longer has the authority to spend money, leading to…
Legal and political tensions are mounting in Washington as the specter of a federal government shutdown looms. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, House Speaker Mike Johnson called for more time to reach an agreement, while Vice President JD Vance bluntly warned that Congress is “headed to a shutdown.” Speaking…