Overview

• Senate leaders scheduled funding votes for October 3 and October 6, signaling the stoppage will extend through the weekend if no deal emerges.
• The Pentagon furloughed 334,904 civilian employees while more than 2 million service members continue working without pay, with nonessential visits and exercises canceled.
• President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance blamed Democrats over healthcare funding, and Trump said he is weighing agency and project cuts after meeting with budget director Russell Vought.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of potential hits to GDP growth and jobs, and the IMF said the economic impact depends on how long the shutdown lasts.
• Foreign-policy processes are being affected, with reports indicating talks on U.S. military support for Ukraine have been paused.