US Government Shutdown 2025: Why It Happened, Costs, and Political Fallout

The US is facing its first full government shutdown in seven years after Congress failed to pass funding bills. With nearly 750,000 federal workers furloughed, markets rattled, and services disrupted, the standoff between Donald Trump and Democrats over healthcare subsidies shows no signs of ending. Here’s everything you need to know about the shutdown, its costs, and its impact.
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