The Big Sip
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The take: Washington repeatedly chooses crisis-based governance over normal legislative process.
What happened: The US government shut down at midnight on October 1, 2025—the 11th shutdown in modern history. Congress and Trump couldn't agree on spending, particularly on healthcare and budget cuts.
Why it matters: Trump suggests using the shutdown to make permanent federal job cuts. A temporary budget dispute could become a permanent workforce reduction.
What to watch: Senate leaders predict at least another week without resolution. The critical question: Will Trump eliminate federal positions before Congress passes funding?
Reciepts
[Report] NBC News, 1 Oct 2025 — Live blog confirms shutdown began at midnight after both Senate funding bills failed
[Report] Al Jazeera, 30 Sept 2025 — Details Trump's stated intention to use shutdown for federal layoffs and "irreversible measures"
[Analysis] ABC News, 30 Sept 2025 — Comprehensive breakdown of which services close and which stay open during shutdowns, with agency-by-agency details
If this is adult money, my bank app ought to send flowers.