Discussion Thread: Senate Events as Government Shutdown Looms on September 30th, 2025

News and Analysis

• AP: US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

• AP: What will happen if there’s a government shutdown at day’s end

• ABC: The US government may shut down at midnight. Here's what to know

Live Updates

Text-based live updates are being provided by AP, NBC, CBS, CNN, Politico, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Where to Watch

All times US Eastern.

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate gavels in as Congress speeds toward shutdown deadline (10 a.m.)

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate Democrats hold news conference as government shutdown deadline looms (2 p.m.)

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate Republicans hold news conference as government shutdown ticks closer (2 p.m.)