Hey fam, buckle up— the US government shutdown is now in week 3 with no sign of a breakthrough 😬. The stalemate between Republicans and Democrats means federal staff are still furloughed, national parks stay closed, and paperwork piles up.
Shutdown 101: when Congress can’t agree on a budget, non-essential services hit pause. Think of it like your favorite app stuck in beta—progress grinds to a halt while core functions limp on.
The next deadline is Monday, Oct 20, but both sides are dug in. A prolonged shutdown can ripple through global markets, including ours in South and Southeast Asia, shaking investor confidence and even delaying visa processing or trade deals.
Stay tuned as we watch if our digital world and real-world economies can handle another week of gridlock! 🌏💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
