Apple News Today Government shutdown officially begins. What to know.
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Oct 1, 2025 A government shutdown is underway following Congress's failure to reach a spending agreement. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unusual meeting with military leaders stirs up political tensions and critiques of military culture. Major cuts to federal public media funding loom, threatening the future of broadcasting. Additionally, breakthroughs in fertility research have scientists turning skin cells into human eggs, while legal battles unfold for international students facing ICE. Stay tuned for more intriguing updates!
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Social Programs And Research At Risk
- Programs like SNAP and WIC would continue briefly but could fade if funding halts persist.
- Agencies such as CDC and NIH expect steep furloughs that will disrupt research and patient care.
Longest Shutdown Example
- The 2018–2019 shutdown lasted 35 days and was the longest in U.S. history.
- It ended without the border wall funding President Trump sought at the time.
Politicized Military Summit At Quantico
- Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a rare summit for hundreds of generals and admirals at Quantico.
- The meeting mixed praise, political rhetoric, and policy shifts unusual for military gatherings.