Here we go again. At midnight, the U.S. government will run out of funding and be forced to shut down unless Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans can pull off a deal with Democrats . Despite some very high stakes for both parties and the country, the odds of that happening don’t look good. Below are the latest updates, analysis, and commentary from our team and beyond as the country stands at the precipice of yet another shutdown. Copied Nia Prater Updated Sep. 30, 2025, 4:08 PM EDT

What about student loans?

According to a memo from the Department of Education, the agency will continue to disburse federal aid like Pell Grants and Federal Direct loans during a potential shutdown. And yes, borrowers will still be required to make payments on their loans during th

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