Updated April 8, 2026
Government shutdown tracker: live updates, agency status, travel alerts, and help.
Follow federal shutdown coverage, understand which services may be affected, and quickly reach guidance for workers, travelers, families, contractors, and the public.
This homepage is organized around the main questions people search for during a shutdown: what is happening now, what is affected, what vote comes next, and where to find practical help.
Key pages
Get Help
Resources for workers, families, travelers, contractors, and anyone affected by a funding lapse.
Agency Tracker
See which agencies and services may be affected and where to look for official updates.
Travel Alerts
Check likely impacts to air travel, passports, parks, and other public-facing travel services.
Latest government shutdown news and live updates
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Supreme Court temporarily restores access to abortion pill
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Iridescent rainbow cloud spotted in Indonesia
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Centcom denies claim US warship hit by Iranian missiles
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Government shutdown history timeline
- 1976–1977: Modern shutdown-era disputes begin to appear more regularly during appropriations lapses.
- 1980: Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti issues guidance that agencies generally must suspend non-excepted operations during funding gaps.
- 1995–1996: Two major shutdowns under President Bill Clinton make shutdown politics a central national issue.
- 2013: A 16-day shutdown disrupts services and broadens public awareness of agency-by-agency impacts.
- 2018–2019: A 35-day partial shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history.
- 2020s: Repeated funding standoffs keep shutdown risk in the national political and economic conversation.
- April 8, 2026: Shutdown risk remains a recurring policy issue, and this site organizes news, guidance, and service-impact information in one place.
Government shutdown FAQ
What is a government shutdown?
A government shutdown happens when Congress does not approve funding in time for parts of the federal government to keep operating normally.
What services are usually affected during a shutdown?
Some functions continue because they are essential or funded differently, while others slow down, close, or pause new work.
Will federal employees and contractors be paid during a government shutdown?
Employees and contractors are often affected differently. Employees may be furloughed or required to work during a lapse, while contractors can face pauses or delayed work depending on contract terms.
Where can I check travel alerts and agency status?
Use the Agency Tracker for service-level questions, Get Help for practical guidance, Travel Alerts for transportation issues, and the Next Vote Date page for legislative timing.