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U.S. Embassies Halt Routine Social Media as Shutdown Takes Hold

The funding lapse forces U.S. missions to curb public-facing activity, narrowing communications to urgent advisories.

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The flag of the USA flies at half mast outside the country's embassy following the death of former president Jimmy Carter, on December 30, 2024 in London, England.
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Overview

  • Embassy accounts in the U.K., Nairobi and India, along with the U.S. ambassador in Thailand, said they will post only urgent safety and security updates until full operations resume.
  • Official notices state that scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse as the situation permits, signaling possible delays.
  • The pause in routine updates followed the Oct. 1 start of a government shutdown after senators failed to pass a short-term funding bill before the deadline.
  • Missions worldwide are scaling back operations, reducing public engagement and signaling potential staffing and program cutbacks during the funding lapse.
  • Budget talks in Washington on a temporary extension continue, leaving the timeline for restoring normal embassy communications unresolved.