"Government Shutdown Threatens Millions of Federal Workers' Pay"

The White House estimates that if the government shuts down, approximately 3.5 million federal workers, including 2 million military service members and 1.5 million federal civilian employees, will go without pay. While some workers will be furloughed, others will be required to work without pay, including law enforcement, border and prison guards, and air traffic controllers. The potential shutdown could have significant consequences, such as delayed disaster recovery, jeopardized nutrition assistance for millions, and financial losses for small businesses.