回望2025|11月：美政府“开门营业”，新“停摆”危机在路上

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government experienced its longest shutdown in history, lasting 43 days, which ended with the passage of a temporary funding bill by the House of Representatives and subsequent signing by President Trump [1] - The shutdown was caused by a failure to pass a new temporary funding bill before government funds ran out, leading to a deadlock between the Republican and Democratic parties [1] - The shutdown had significant impacts on the economy and public welfare, affecting over one million federal employees who faced financial pressure due to unpaid wages, and disrupting programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that serves 42 million Americans [1] Group 2 - The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the six-week shutdown resulted in an economic loss of approximately $11 billion, with experts suggesting that the long duration and its effects on public welfare and travel could have lasting negative impacts on the U.S. economy [2] - The recurring nature of federal government shutdowns has become a political norm, with 15 instances occurring since 1980, reflecting deeper systemic issues and governance failures rather than just policy disagreements [2] - Although the temporary funding bill provides operational funds for most federal agencies until January 30, 2026, the core disagreements over healthcare and welfare spending remain unresolved, indicating a potential for future shutdowns [2]