How millions of Americans will be impacted by government shutdown

Government Shutdown Impact - A government shutdown is occurring, affecting millions of Americans [1] - Most federal workers will not be paid during the shutdown [1] - All government workers will be entitled to back pay once the government reopens [3] Workforce Implications - Approximately 750,000 federal workers could be furloughed [4] - Some federal workers deemed "accepted" are expected to work without pay, such as air traffic controllers, military personnel, and TSA officers [2] - Potential for airport worker shortages leading to airline delays, as seen in the 2018-2019 shutdown [3] Benefit Programs - Certain federal benefits will continue, including Social Security, student loans, Medicare, and Medicaid [5] - Programs like SNAP may face funding depletion around the end of the month [5] Shutdown Duration - The longest US government shutdown lasted 34 days [5] - No negotiations are currently underway, indicating a potentially prolonged shutdown [5]