How will the government shutdown be felt?
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The effects of lockdown tend to occur in stages. As federal agencies, departments and employees figure out how to weather the storm, The Times’ Karon Demirjian explains what to know.
Written by Karon Demirjian, Karen Hanley, John Kim, Gabrielle Blanco, and Whitney Shifty
October 11, 2025