NewsOrbital Desk | October 7, 2025
The United States government shutdown has entered its sixth consecutive day, with critical services disrupted and uncertainty growing. President Donald Trump has once again blamed Democratic lawmakers for the stalemate, accusing them of pushing the nation into crisis despite a strong economy and soaring stock markets.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote,
“The Democrats have shut down our great nation while the economy is booming. Basic services are being halted—this should never have happened.”
He further added that while he is open to negotiations on issues such as health care, “the government must reopen first.”
Senate Vote Fails Again as Deadlock Continues
On Monday, yet another vote in the Senate failed, as both parties remained locked in a blame game. Despite holding a majority in both the House and Senate, Republicans still fall eight votes short of the 60 needed to pass the bill.
What’s Holding Up the Deal?
According to Republican leaders, Democrats are demanding that illegal immigrants be included in federally supported health programs. In contrast, Democrats argue that they are simply trying to reverse the health care funding cuts made under Trump’s administration—especially those affecting American citizens.
Who's Affected by the Shutdown?
So far, more than 750,000 federal employees have been placed on unpaid leave, while many others are working without pay. Essential services like border security, air traffic control, and law enforcement are still operating—for now. However, critical sectors like food aid programs, public schools, national parks, and food safety inspections may soon be impacted if the shutdown persists.
White House Warns of Job Cuts
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a cautionary statement saying that if the impasse continues, permanent job losses could follow. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that funding for rural air service programs might run out by the end of the week.
A Look Back: America’s Longest Shutdown
This marks the first government shutdown in seven years. The previous one also occurred during Trump’s first term and lasted 35 days, making it the longest in US history.
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