The government shutdown that started at midnight Oct. 1 affects all "non-essential" services.

Mail will continue to be delivered and you'll get your Social Security checks.

Thousands of government employees will either be furloughed or will be working without pay.

Parts of the federal government aren't in business this morning after lawmakers failed to reach a compromise last night.

President Trump and Democrats blame each other for failing to reach an agreement.

The Oct. 1 shutdown deadline means a partial government shutdown started at midnight, which is the first day of the U.S. government's 2026 fiscal year. The shutdown will continue until appropriations are passed in Congress.

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