The United States has endured several government shutdowns over the decades, often caused by partisan gridlock and budgetary brinkmanship. Yet, the ongoing 2025 shutdown feels markedly different — more acrimonious, more politically charged, and potentially more consequential. With Democrats and Republicans locked in a bitter standoff, hundreds of thousands of federal employees face unpaid leave, and the country’s fragile economy risks further strain. Also Read | Burbank Airport faces delays as air traffic tower unmanned amid US govt shutdown

“Shutdowns are a repeat feature of US politics — but this one feels particularly bitter due to political dynamics and bad blood between the two parties,” an observer noted.

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed without pa

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