The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country

A visitor peeks past the barriers at the entrance of Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, Calif., which is closed as a consequence of the government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025.

The federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume.

(Image credit: Martin do Nascimento)