October 10, 2025

Shutdown

Axios - Civilian federal workers start getting their last (partial) paychecks this morning until the shutdown ends. And barring a breakthrough, their military peers will miss payday altogether next Wednesday....That new, real-life bite could be an impetus for solving the shutdown, which today enters Day 10.

Despite doubts raised by the White House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told Axios' Kate Santaliz that "of course" Congress will ensure furloughed federal workers get back pay once the government reopens.  Timeline: Deadlines that could pressure Congress to reopen the government.

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