A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.

The standoff is drawing national attention, raising questions about fiscal priorities, governance, and the fate of programs.

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.

New York leaders in Washington weigh in on the looming government shutdown as NY Senator, Chuck Schumer says issue is now "in the president's hands."

The United States government is set to shut down unless Congress passes an appropriations bill to fund its operations. Without this legislation, federal agencies will be forced to suspend nonessential activities starting on Wednesday at 12:01am in Washington, DC (04:01 GMT).

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.

Some House and Senate lawmakers are requesting that their paychecks be withheld as millions of federal workers prepare to go without pay.

"Given everything that's happened...we've encouraged our member companies to really look at diversifying their portfolios," Stephanie Kostro said.

Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.