Overview

• The Senate rejected both Democratic and Republican short‑term funding measures and recessed until Friday, ensuring the shutdown continues at least until then.
• The White House warned of imminent layoffs as OMB told agencies to prepare cuts within days, with about 750,000 workers furloughed and roughly 1.5 million essential employees working without pay.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics will stop website updates, preventing publication of Friday’s employment and unemployment data.
• Immigration courts are operating inconsistently despite DOJ guidance deeming EOIR staff essential, with some courts holding hearings and others postponing non‑detained cases.
• U.S. embassies suspended routine social‑media updates, and passport and visa services will continue only as the situation allows.