A government shutdown occurs when the government is unable to pass a budget, resulting in the suspension of all non-essential services. The government shutdown of 2025 was the longest in US history, lasting from [Start date] to [End date].
The shutdown had a significant impact on the US economy, costing billions of dollars in lost productivity and causing widespread disruption to essential services. It also led to a loss of public trust in the government and contributed to political gridlock in Washington.
