US Government Shutdown Continues, Affecting Federal Workers and the Economy

The ongoing federal government shutdown has led to widespread impacts across the U.S., including delayed pay for 1.4 million federal workers, closures of national parks and monuments, disruptions in food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, and ongoing operations for USPS and essential services like the military and law enforcement. The shutdown stems from partisan disagreements over healthcare subsidies, with varied effects depending on the state, and efforts continue to mitigate its consequences.