The government shutdown underscores President Donald Trump's whirlwind work week after Senate lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement in a stalemate that's anticipated to spur 'thousands' of federal layoffs. Trump championed earlier in the week that he did not want a shutdown to bring the government to a screeching halt, but remarked some 'good' could come from it as he looks to further trim down the size of the government. House lawmakers passed a short-term extension earlier in September of fiscal year 2025 funding, aimed at keeping the government open through Nov. 21.