Overview

• Federal operations were curtailed on October 1 after Congress failed to enact appropriations or a stopgap bill.
• Senator Ted Cruz said the shutdown could last days or weeks and he blamed Democrats for the impasse.
• President Donald Trump said he will use the shutdown to pursue mass cuts and end programs Republicans oppose.
• This is the 22nd shutdown in U.S. history and the fourth during President Trump’s tenure.
• Non‑essential federal employees face furloughs while essential services continue to operate.