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Shut happens: US federal funding stops - The Intelligence from The Economist

Shut happens: US federal funding stops - The Intelligence from The Economist

Update: 2025-10-01
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After Republicans and Democrats failed to compromise on the budget bill, money to US federal agencies has officially been cut off. Donald Trump threatens “irreversible cuts”. The gaping security flaws in generative AI. And don’t call your colleague a moron, and other tips on how to prevent office feuds.


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Shut happens: US federal funding stops - The Intelligence from The Economist

Shut happens: US federal funding stops - The Intelligence from The Economist