Odds of a government shutdown 2025: What could be affected?

As Congress faces a looming deadline, the odds of a 2025 government shutdown raise questions about which federal services and workers could be affected.

A federal government shutdown could be just hours away, with little hope for a last-minute deal in Congress to prevent agencies from closing at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Republicans have proposed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running through Nov. 21, but Democrats are pushing for changes tied to health care. They want to reverse Medicaid cuts from President Donald Trump’s legislation and extend tax credits that lower insurance premiums for millions who buy coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Republicans have dismissed the demands as a non-starter.

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