Coverage dated September 30, 2025

Federal government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday's deadline.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Federal government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday's deadline.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress

  3. Winchester Star

    The Latest: Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty (opens Winchester Star)

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    Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and

  4. Southern Minnesota

    Government shutdown begins as the nation faces a new period of uncertainty (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep

  5. WSVN Miami

    Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep

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