Nation headed toward government shutdown

September 28, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that would have kept the government funded for another thirty days; but Senate Democrats rejected that plan.

The Republican plan failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate. It includes largely extending current funding levels through Nov. 21 to allow appropriators more time to finish a bipartisan annual budget. A Democratic counterproposal would provide funding through October and extend the Obamacare insurance credits, along with a Democratic party wish list that Republicans say are non-starters.

Democrats have been unable to thwart Trump from implementing his agenda and are increasingly desperate for anything that appears to be a legislative victory even if that means collateral damage to the U.S. economy and millions of government workers.

The federal government is on track to shut down at 10:59 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, unless the Congress passes a funding bill or continuing resolution before then.

Democrats are not supportive of the administration plan. The two sides remain divided over healthcare funding, Medicaid cuts, and premium tax credits.

Both parties have proposed budget bills, but neither has passed the Senate.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had asked for a meeting with President Donald J. Trump (R); but he canceled a key meeting with Democratic leaders, calling their demands "unserious."

"If it has to shut down, it'll have to shut down.," said President Trump.

Trump told reporters on September 26 that Democrats are making "crazy" demands, particularly around federal funding for transgender surgeries and experimental hormone treatments. Trump said that Republicans will not cave.

Most Americans will not be affected if there is a partial government shutdown. Social Security checks, VA benefits, Medicare, and federal pension checks will still arrive. The military will not be affected. Many non-defense federal agencies will pause some operations and furlough nonessential workers.

Some National parks and museums are likely to close, depending on updated contingency plans. Experts says that there will be an economic impact. Each week of shutdown could cost the U.S. economy as much as $7 billion.

The Office of Management and Budget has instructed agencies to prepare for mass firings-not just furloughs-targeting programs that don't align with the Trump agenda.

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