US Government Shutdown 2023: Impact, Essential Services, and What Americans Need to Know

Sep 27, 2025 11:29 am CST

A government shutdown looms as Republicans and Democrats clash over funding priorities, particularly healthcare provisions. Critical services like military, Social Security, and mail delivery will continue, but many federal workers face furlough. Unlike previous shutdowns, the current administration threatens permanent job cuts rather than temporary furloughs, creating unprecedented uncertainty for federal employees and government services.