America’s government has been shut down for 34 days—just one day from breaking the all-time record. The fight centers on Obamacare subsidies: Democrats want a 3-year extension for 20 million Americans, while Republicans demand reopening first, warning it restores aid for 1.2 million non-citizens. Over 1.4 million workers remain unpaid, SNAP benefits are cut, and millions of working families are caught in the crossfire.

The federal government shutdown has reached Day 28, leaving thousands of working Americans without pay and disrupting vital programs like SNAP, housing assistance, and education grants. From unpaid federal employees to struggling Tennessee families, the effects are growing each day. Learn who’s affected, what benefits are at risk, and where to find trusted help and community support during this ongoing shutdown at ForTheWorkingPeople.com.

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown began after Democrats and Republicans clashed over funding, with Republicans accusing Democrats of prioritizing health care for illegal immigrants instead of American workers. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President J.D. Vance say the shutdown is harming working-class families, federal employees, and Tennessee communities as Congress remains deadlocked over a clean funding bill.