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The federal government has partially shut down — halting services, furloughing workers, and throwing Washington into crisis. With spending bills stalled in Congress, the impasse is already disrupting agencies, and service members and air traffic controllers are among those now working without pay. Some agencies that are still open are burning through funding reserves that may only last them a few days.

At the center are deep divisions in Congress that will shape not only how the shutdown ends and how long it lasts, but also future battles over fiscal policy, Ukraine aid, and the debt ceiling. The White House is working to contain the political fallout as both parties maneuver for leverage and deflect blame.

Join POLITICO on Thursday, October 2, at 1:00pm ET for a Pro subscriber briefing breaking down the shutdown’s immediate impact and long-term stakes. Our panel will walk you through how federal operations are being disrupted, what legal and procedural tools lawmakers could use to restart funding, and how the political risks are playing out for party leaders navigating the turmoil.

Virtual Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 1:00pm ET
Speakers:

• Kathryn Wolfe, Transportation Editor
• Jennifer Scholtes, Budget & Appropriations Editor
• Robert King, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Reporter
• Sophia Cai, White House Reporter
• Moderated by Darius Dixon, Deputy Managing Editor, Policy

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