With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are 'nowhere'

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The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors on the first day of the government shutdown on October 1, 2025. More than two weeks into the shutdown, talks on Capitol Hill remain at an impasse.

Some key impacts of the shutdown have been pushed back by moves by the Trump administration. But those efforts are temporary, and the pain could spread depending on how long the stalemate lasts.

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