Government Shutdown Commences as Funding Expires

Government Shutdown Initiated: A government shutdown began after the White House and lawmakers failed to agree on a spending deal, leading to halted federal services and furloughs for hundreds of thousands of workers.

Consequences of the Shutdown: The shutdown is expected to have significant impacts, including the suspension of economic data releases by the Labor Department, halted disease surveillance by the CDC, and canceled safety inspections and maintenance at national cemeteries.