The federal government shutdown has already made itself felt across Brevard County's tourism sector, and the situation could get worse as the shutdown drags on into its third week, making it the third-longest in history, a potential blow to a Space Coast economy that relies on government-related travel.

As the federal government shutdown approaches the three-week mark, personnel with the federal judiciary are preparing for a lapse in their paychecks, should the shutdown continue.

The partial government shutdown has become the second-longest since 1976. The longest shutdown, which happened during Trump's first term, lasted 35 days.

About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear in November if the federal government shutdown continues.

Consumers are facing many hidden consequences due to the government shutdown. At midnight on October 1, 2025, the U. S. government shut down. Lawmakers were unable to agree on appropriations legislation to provide continued funding for the 2026 fiscal year. This shutdown is the first since 2019.

Yes, Social Security payments, including Supplemental Security Income and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue during a government shutdown.

J.D. Power released its 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, ranking the mega airports using seven core dimensions.

The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, said it wasn't able to coordinate a headstone cleaning event on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown​.