essential government services
US Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week: Impact on SNAP Benefits and Essential Services
Oct 27, 2025 03:48 pm CST
The US government shutdown has entered its fourth week with SNAP benefits set to expire November 1, affecting 41 million Americans. Essential services continue without pay while air travel, federal research, and national parks face severe disruptions. With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over healthcare funding priorities, eleven Senate votes to reopen the government have failed.
US Embassy Confirms Passport and Visa Services Will Continue During Government Shutdown
Oct 03, 2025 01:57 am CST
The US Embassy in India has assured that passport and visa services will continue despite the ongoing US government shutdown. This shutdown, the first in seven years, occurred after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill, affecting various federal services while essential operations like border protection remain functional.