Federal 'excepted' or essential employees are generally required to continue working during a federal government shutdown and may not receive pay until appropriations are restored or legislation provides pay.
October 23, 2025
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operational
Employment status and pay treatment of excepted/essential federal workers during funding lapses.
Federal authorities have used National Guard deployments to respond to protests in multiple U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
October 21, 2025
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descriptive
Pattern of National Guard use for civil unrest and protest response.
Under federal regulations, the federal government covers 90% of states' costs to develop and implement state Medicaid eligibility systems and 75% of ongoing maintenance and operations expenses.
October 10, 2025
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policy
Federal cost-sharing rules for state Medicaid eligibility system development and ongoing operations.
Federal government shutdowns can result in parts of Congress not being in regular session, which can limit congressional actions such as swearing in members and holding votes on appropriations.
October 08, 2025
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procedural
When the federal government is shut down, congressional scheduling and the ability to conduct certain types of business can be constrained.
The federal government has the authority to federalize state National Guard members and deploy them for federal missions.
high
legal
General U.S. federal-state military authority allowing National Guard activation for federal service.
A United States federal government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to enact appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, resulting in suspension or reduction of non-essential federal government operations.
high
process
Explains the cause and effect of federal government shutdowns in the U.S. budget process.