Sep 29, 2025 AM EDT - Jason

U.S. Government Shutdown: What Stops, What Continues-and a Practical Guide for Korean Americans

With federal funding set to lapse at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, Congress is racing to pass a short-term measure but has not yet reached agreement. If no deal materializes, agencies will begin executing "lapse in appropriations" plans-furloughing non-excepted staff while keeping life-and-property functions running. Social Security payments and mail delivery continue, but many administrative services