Federal Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails To Pass Funding Bill

HARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 2: In an aerial view, Miller's Cornfield, the scene of some of the bloodiest combat between Union and Confederate forces of the Battle of Antietam, can be seen at the Antietam National Battlefield on October 2, 2025 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. While monuments, trails and other outdoor exhibits remained accessible to visitors, many buildings at the park were locked and National Park Service employees were told to stay home during the ongoing federal government shutdown. (Footage by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)