The federal government's partial shutdown entered its third day on Friday, Oct. 3, after shuttering much of its operations just after midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, following Congress's failure to reach a funding deal, with only essential services continuing.

For now, pay has been suspended for roughly 2 million federal workers, with roughly 750,000 ordered not to work and others, such as troops and Border Patrol agents, required to work without pay.

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USA TODAY is following the shutdown via daily live blogs. Find stories about the shutdown's impact and everything you need to know below.

Is the federal government still shut down?

Yes, the federal government remains partially shut down.

The Senate is expected to convene later in the day, and Majority Leader John Thune (R-ND) is expected to make his next attempt at passing another spending bill.

President Donald Trump's Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of Congress, but Senate rules mean they will need the votes of at least seven Democrats to pass a funding bill.The Senate did not have votes scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 2, in observance of Yom Kippur.

What happens to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.

Payments will likewise continue under the Medicare and Medicaid health programs.

Will food aid continue under SNAP and WIC?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation's largest food aid program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, will continue operations during a shutdown as funds allow, according to a shutdown planning document published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Does the U.S. mail get delivered?

The U.S. Postal Service will be unaffected because it does not depend on Congress for funding, USPS said in a statement. Post offices will be open.

What about the airports?

More than 13,000 air traffic controllers will continue working without pay until the shutdown ends, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Most TSA employees will continue working, according to a statement from the agency.

What does a shutdown mean for the military?

The 2 million U.S. military personnel will remain at their posts without pay until the shutdown ends, according to a statement by the newly named Department of War, based on an executive order from Trump, but formally the Department of Defense until and unless Congress officially changes the name.

National Guard forces that Trump has deployed to U.S. cities must also continue to work.

What about law enforcement, borders and Homeland Security?

Agents at the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard and other federal law enforcement agencies will remain on the job.

Justice Department staff who administer the immigration court system will largely stay on the job because Trump declared illegal immigration a national emergency, according to a department statement.

Border Patrol and immigration enforcement agents will stay at their posts, as would most customs officers, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s shutdown strategy.

Contributing: USA TODAY's Saman Shafiq, Melina Kahn, Sarah D. Wire; Reuters

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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