A government shutdown at midnight looks likely. What it means for Social Security and unemployment checks, the IRS, markets and more

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A government shutdown at midnight looks likely. What it means for Social Security and unemployment checks, the IRS, markets and more

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The country appears to be headed for a partial government shutdown for the first time in about seven years, after a White House meeting with the top four congressional leaders ended with acrimony rather than agreement.

This story appeared on marketwatch.com, 2025-09-30 23:38:00.