"Gone dark: Congress and the administration failed to agree on how to continue to fund the federal government, and a shutdown began at 12:01 this morning. While some federal employees deemed "essential" will remain on the job, unpaid until the shutdown ends, many will have to stay home after shutdown preparations are completed. While the closure is not unprecedented-the last shutdown, which lasted 35 days, took place in 2019-it comes amid the Trump administration's plans to radically remake all aspects of American life,"
"and the White House has "ordered agencies to consider mass firings rather than instituting furloughs." Social Security checks will continue to be issued, mail service will continue, and troops will continue to patrol the cities to which President Trump has deployed them. ( Washington Post) Most National Parks will remain open for now. ( Politico) Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will remain open at least through the weekend. ( NPR)"
Partly sunny and windy weather with a high near 73 and an overnight low near 51 is reported. Social and contact details include Bluesky @abeaujon, Signal @abeaujon.87, and an email link is provided. A highlighted music recommendation is Magos Herrera's "Aire," and playlists are available on Spotify and Apple Music. A federal government shutdown began at 12:01 after funding talks failed. Some essential federal employees will work unpaid while many nonessential workers will stay home. The White House has ordered agencies to consider mass firings rather than furloughs. Social Security, mail service, troops, many National Parks, and some Smithsonian sites will continue operating.
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