https://sputnikglobe.com/20251001/2025-us-government-shutdown-reasons--consequence-1122893549.html2025 US Government Shutdown: Reasons & Consequence2025 US Government Shutdown: Reasons & ConsequenceSputnik InternationalThe 2025 US government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress couldn't agree on the federal budget for fiscal year 2026. 2025-10-01T09:40+00002025-10-01T09:40+00002025-10-01T10:10+0000americasusdonald trumpamericansdemocratscongressrepublicanus governmenthttps://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e8/0b/05/1120787901_0:161:3068:1887_1920x0_80_0_0_8bde8ac1d36463807db9ebc6acc3584c.jpgWhy Did the Shutdown Happen?The shutdown primarily stems from partisan disagreements over federal spending priorities.1. Policy riders and legislative gridlock Historically, Congress has struggled to pass all 12 appropriations bills by the end of the fiscal year, and in 2025, this trend continued. Political Strategy and Public PerceptionBoth sides are using the shutdown as a political tool ahead of the 2026 midterms:What Happens Next?The shutdown will continue until Congress reaches an agreement. https://sputnikglobe.com/20250930/trump-on-government-shutdown-nothing-inevitable-but-it-is-probably-likely-1122891428.htmlamericasSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 602025Sputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 60Newsen_ENSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 601920 1080 true1920 1440 true1920 1920 trueSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 60Sputnik Internationalus government shutdown, congress couldn't agree on the federal budget, reasons & consequence