US government shutdown, Day 2: The federal government shutdown, imposed by US President Donald Trump, entered its second day on Thursday, 2 October 2025, after the Trump administration and the Democrats failed to strike a deal to extend funding.

Along with risking the furlough or possible permanent layoff of thousands of federal workers, the first US government shutdown in nearly seven years is also set to jeopardise the crucial food assistance for about 6.7 million low-income American citizens and terminate several clean energy projects in the nation.

Threats to food-aid program

The recent US government shutdown is threatening the food aid program for nearly 6.7 million low-income Americans, as there are no signs of a swift resolution between the Republican-led government and the

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