Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) proudly announces that two of its allied health programs — the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology — have both received continuing accreditation from their respective national accrediting bodies.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation to HutchCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program, with the next evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2033.

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), has conferred continuing accreditation on the Surgical Technology program, with the next evaluation scheduled for 2035.

“These accreditations are a strong affirmation of the quality of our faculty, curriculum, and student outcomes,” said Tricia Paramore, Ph.D., President of Hutchinson Community College. “They demonstrate our continued commitment to preparing highly skilled professionals who are ready to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.”

Accreditation by ACEN and CAAHEP ensures that HutchCC programs meet rigorous national standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student success. For students, accreditation provides confidence that their education is of the highest quality and often serves as a requirement for licensure and certification exams. For employers, it assures that HutchCC graduates are fully prepared to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Alison Casebolt, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing and Co-Chair of Allied Health, added: “This recognition underscores the dedication of our faculty and staff to student learning and professional excellence. Our graduates are well-prepared to provide outstanding care and leadership in healthcare settings across Kansas and beyond.”

Hutchinson Community College remains committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare education and to fostering the next generation of nurses, surgical technologists, and allied health professionals.

<figure>
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE&nbsp; Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) proudly announces that two of its allied health programs — the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology — have both received continuing accreditation from their respective national accrediting bodies.The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation to HutchCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program, with the next evaluation visit scheduled for Spring 2033.The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), has conferred continuing accreditation on the Surgical Technology program, with the next evaluation scheduled for 2035.“These accreditations are a strong affirmation of the quality of our faculty, curriculum, and student outcomes,” said Tricia Paramore, Ph.D., President of Hutchinson Community College. “They demonstrate our continued commitment to preparing highly skilled professionals who are ready to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.”Accreditation by ACEN and CAAHEP ensures that HutchCC programs meet rigorous national standards for curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student success. For students, accreditation provides confidence that their education is of the highest quality and often serves as a requirement for licensure and certification exams. For employers, it assures that HutchCC graduates are fully prepared to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.Alison Casebolt, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing and Co-Chair of Allied Health, added: “This recognition underscores the dedication of our faculty and staff to student learning and professional excellence. Our graduates are well-prepared to provide outstanding care and leadership in healthcare settings across Kansas and beyond.”Hutchinson Community College remains committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare education and to fostering the next generation of nurses, surgical technologists, and allied health professionals.

HutchCC nursing and surgical technology programs earn continued accreditation

Oct. 4 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting day for Hutch Rec, with a full slate of community events ranging from races to concerts — and even a new four-legged competition.

Assistant Executive Director Amy Conklin says the Salt City 8K, 5K, and Family Fun Run will kick off Saturday, October 4, starting from the Salt City Splash parking lot. The race, which now features a unique 8K distance along the Jim Martinez Trail, is designed to offer runners a middle ground between the traditional 5K and longer 10K.

“We really weren’t seeing the interest in the 10K anymore,” Conklin said. “The 8K gives people something different — just under five miles — and you can still choose the 5K or a one-mile Family Fun Run.”

The morning races are scheduled just ahead of Hutch Brewfest, giving participants a chance to enjoy both events on the same day.

Adding to the festivities, Hutch Rec will host the community’s first-ever Dachshund Dash at 10 a.m. on October 4. Inspired by similar Oktoberfest traditions, the event will feature dachshunds racing a 100-foot dash.

“Mayor Stacey Goss actually suggested the idea, and our marketing team has had a lot of fun with it,” Conklin said. “We think it’ll be just like those baby crawl contests you see at basketball games — but with weenie dogs.”

Dog owners can register their dachshunds for the race, and Conklin said Hutch Rec is working with local partners to make the event a festive addition to the fall lineup.

Beyond Saturday, Hutch Rec’s calendar is full of fall programs, from dance and music lessons to special events like Farm to Table on October 27 and the next Third Thursday downtown.

Conklin encourages residents to check out Hutch Rec’s online activity calendar at hutchrec.com, which allows users to filter by age, location, and interest.

“There’s so much going on that no one can say there’s nothing to do in Hutchinson,” Conklin said. “Whether it’s fitness, arts, or family fun, we want people to get connected.”

<figure>
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 </figure>Oct. 4 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting day for Hutch Rec, with a full slate of community events ranging from races to concerts — and even a new four-legged competition.Assistant Executive Director Amy Conklin says the Salt City 8K, 5K, and Family Fun Run will kick off Saturday, October 4, starting from the Salt City Splash parking lot. The race, which now features a unique 8K distance along the Jim Martinez Trail, is designed to offer runners a middle ground between the traditional 5K and longer 10K.<figure>
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 </figure>“We really weren’t seeing the interest in the 10K anymore,” Conklin said. “The 8K gives people something different — just under five miles — and you can still choose the 5K or a one-mile Family Fun Run.”The morning races are scheduled just ahead of Hutch Brewfest, giving participants a chance to enjoy both events on the same day.Adding to the festivities, Hutch Rec will host the community’s first-ever Dachshund Dash at 10 a.m. on October 4. Inspired by similar Oktoberfest traditions, the event will feature dachshunds racing a 100-foot dash.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759420985485.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>“Mayor Stacey Goss actually suggested the idea, and our marketing team has had a lot of fun with it,” Conklin said. “We think it’ll be just like those baby crawl contests you see at basketball games — but with weenie dogs.”Dog owners can register their dachshunds for the race, and Conklin said Hutch Rec is working with local partners to make the event a festive addition to the fall lineup.Beyond Saturday, Hutch Rec’s calendar is full of fall programs, from dance and music lessons to special events like Farm to Table on October 27 and the next Third Thursday downtown.Conklin encourages residents to check out Hutch Rec’s online activity calendar at hutchrec.com, which allows users to filter by age, location, and interest.“There’s so much going on that no one can say there’s nothing to do in Hutchinson,” Conklin said. “Whether it’s fitness, arts, or family fun, we want people to get connected.”

Hutch Rec has busy Saturday planned 

By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

NICKERSON, Kan. — Nickerson High School celebrated a milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting for its renovated weight room, a project years in the making and one school leaders say represents a larger commitment to the success of student-athletes.

The space was gutted this summer after the Panthers’ strength program concluded its final workout. Old flooring and racks were removed and relocated to Reno Valley Middle School, giving younger athletes their own six-rack training facility. Panther Pride, the school’s booster club, repainted the room and helped give it what head football coach Parker Bruce called a “face lift.” New LED lighting, flooring and racks followed, transforming the space into a brighter and more functional facility.

“Anything worthwhile is going to take a long process,” Bruce said. “It’s been a little longer than what we wanted, but now seeing it in person, it’s totally worth it.”

Bruce said seeing the reactions from students when they walked into the weight room for the first time Thursday morning at the school assembly underscored the project’s importance.

“It’s just awesome to know, for them to know, and for us to know that they know that there is an investment into their success and to the process of success,” he said. “A lot of people think it’s just a football thing. It’s every athlete, every student in here that comes through our weight room will be able to use this facility and be able to use this equipment.”

Athletic director Devin Maxwell, a Nickerson graduate, said the project represents how far the school has come since his own high school days.

“It’s been a long time coming,” Maxwell said. “It’s been nice to see the change from when I was here in high school to what it is now, and just the investment everything. It’s nice to show the kids like, hey, we believe in you. We trust in you. Let’s get things changed and get things moving.”

Maxwell has reshaped the athletic department since taking over, hiring a mix of experienced leaders and young coaches to rebuild programs across the board. That includes bringing in Bruce for football, Trish Wade in volleyball, Terrence Williams in boys basketball and Kelly Cannon in softball.

“I truly believe in the school and the kids, and truly believe that we are better than what we have been in the past, and all it takes is just coaches and people to believe in the kids so they can believe in themselves,” Maxwell said.

Both Bruce and Maxwell said the updated facility is only the beginning. The project signals to students that they are supported and that the school’s culture is shifting toward higher standards.

“It’s fun to see the excitement,” Maxwell said. “I’m hoping that the excitement builds and continues to build, and they can get in there and they know, I mean, that we believe in them, and that they can just do big things.”

Maxwell added that more upgrades could be ahead as the school continues investing in its athletic infrastructure.

“Hopefully, I mean, we start to change the culture to a winning culture, and one that we can be proud of, back to how I truly believe we could be,” he said. “Hopefully some more investment into, there’s talks of renovating the concession stand and things like that.”

For Bruce, the weight room is more than racks and flooring. It’s a visible sign to athletes and the community that Nickerson is committed to restoring tradition and pride.

“This shows people want them to succeed and wanting them to get better,” he said. “It’s just all around great.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759413576954.jpeg" alt="Nickerson High School showcased its new weight room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The renovated facility features updated equipment and school branding to support student-athletes. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
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 </figure>By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostNICKERSON, Kan. — Nickerson High School celebrated a milestone Thursday with a ribbon-cutting for its renovated weight room, a project years in the making and one school leaders say represents a larger commitment to the success of student-athletes.The space was gutted this summer after the Panthers’ strength program concluded its final workout. Old flooring and racks were removed and relocated to Reno Valley Middle School, giving younger athletes their own six-rack training facility. Panther Pride, the school’s booster club, repainted the room and helped give it what head football coach Parker Bruce called a “face lift.” New LED lighting, flooring and racks followed, transforming the space into a brighter and more functional facility.“Anything worthwhile is going to take a long process,” Bruce said. “It’s been a little longer than what we wanted, but now seeing it in person, it’s totally worth it.”Bruce said seeing the reactions from students when they walked into the weight room for the first time Thursday morning at the school assembly underscored the project’s importance.“It’s just awesome to know, for them to know, and for us to know that they know that there is an investment into their success and to the process of success,” he said. “A lot of people think it’s just a football thing. It’s every athlete, every student in here that comes through our weight room will be able to use this facility and be able to use this equipment.”Athletic director Devin Maxwell, a Nickerson graduate, said the project represents how far the school has come since his own high school days.“It’s been a long time coming,” Maxwell said. “It’s been nice to see the change from when I was here in high school to what it is now, and just the investment everything. It’s nice to show the kids like, hey, we believe in you. We trust in you. Let’s get things changed and get things moving.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759413606994.jpeg" alt="Nickerson High School showcased its new weight room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The renovated facility features updated equipment and school branding to support student-athletes. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
 <figcaption>Nickerson High School showcased its new weight room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The renovated facility features updated equipment and school branding to support student-athletes. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)</figcaption>
 </figure>Maxwell has reshaped the athletic department since taking over, hiring a mix of experienced leaders and young coaches to rebuild programs across the board. That includes bringing in Bruce for football, Trish Wade in volleyball, Terrence Williams in boys basketball and Kelly Cannon in softball.“I truly believe in the school and the kids, and truly believe that we are better than what we have been in the past, and all it takes is just coaches and people to believe in the kids so they can believe in themselves,” Maxwell said.Both Bruce and Maxwell said the updated facility is only the beginning. The project signals to students that they are supported and that the school’s culture is shifting toward higher standards.“It’s fun to see the excitement,” Maxwell said. “I’m hoping that the excitement builds and continues to build, and they can get in there and they know, I mean, that we believe in them, and that they can just do big things.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759415958552.jpeg" alt="Nickerson High School showcased its new weight room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The renovated facility features updated equipment and school branding to support student-athletes. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
 <figcaption>Nickerson High School showcased its new weight room during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The renovated facility features updated equipment and school branding to support student-athletes. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)</figcaption>
 </figure>Maxwell added that more upgrades could be ahead as the school continues investing in its athletic infrastructure.“Hopefully, I mean, we start to change the culture to a winning culture, and one that we can be proud of, back to how I truly believe we could be,” he said. “Hopefully some more investment into, there’s talks of renovating the concession stand and things like that.”For Bruce, the weight room is more than racks and flooring. It’s a visible sign to athletes and the community that Nickerson is committed to restoring tradition and pride.“This shows people want them to succeed and wanting them to get better,” he said. “It’s just all around great.”

‘A long time coming’: Nickerson celebrates new weight room

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The licensed nurse is a professional nurse (LPN or RN) responsible for assisting with planning and directing nursing care for a specific number of residents. This position directly supervises charge nurses and assists with teaching and supervision of other team members in the provision of quality care consistent with the mission of The Wesley.

Summary of Personnel Responsibilities: -Provide positive leadership and supervision of nursing personnel. -Assist with the orientation and training of newly hired personnel. -Supervise passing of medications by CMA's to residents in assigned area. -Evaluate completion of tasks assigned to CNAs and CMAs. -Participate in evaluation and corrective action of personnel in conjunction -with the charge nurse and Director of Nursing.

Summary of Coordination of Resident Care: -Assist in the ongoing development, updating and execution of the resident plan of care. -Interpret established resident care plan and any changes to members of their team. -Observe, assess and report changes in resident behavior/physical condition as necessary to physician, and designated contact person. -Administer medications/treatment per physician's orders. -Ensure all procedures for control of medications and supplies are followed by personnel. -Receive, document, execute and follow-up physician's orders and complete appropriate paper/computer work per policies and procedures. -Serve as a positive role model to staff, residents and families at all times, communicating positively and effectively to maintain quality atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive focus with the holistic well-being of the resident as the focal point for each day. -Assist with planning and implementing appropriate therapeutic individual and small group activities to fulfill resident’s needs/interests. -Execute and direct nursing care in accordance with regulations, guidelines, standards and The Wesley policies. -Perform duties of CNA, CMA, or other nursing staff as needed to fulfill the resident’s individualized plan of care. -The resident is number one at The Wesley. Therefore job duties can include anything that helps the resident to attain or maintain the highest possible functioning. These tasks must be within the nurse's scope of practice depending on whether he/she is an LPN or an RN.

Summary of General Duties: -Supervise CNAs and CMAs in providing quality, personalized care for each resident in an assigned area. -Responsible for admission nursing assessments of residents and discharge summaries. -Coordinate with other team members, departments, unit coordinators, and physician to insure successful transfer of residents. -Provide update report to team members coming on duty between shifts. -Assist with ensuring that the residents' physician is notified of changes in condition and that the physician's plan of care is carried out. -Attend Care Planning sessions for assigned residents when possible. -Respond to emergency calls throughout the Wesley Towers’ complex as assigned.

Qualifications -Currently licensed as an LPN or RN in the State of Kansas. -Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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<figure>
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 </figure><div>LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;Kansas Football is going international in a way no college football team ever has before. The Big 12 Conference, along with host institution Kansas, announced today that the Jayhawks will square off with Arizona State in the first-ever&nbsp;Union Jack Classic&nbsp;at London's iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. The matchup will mark the first-ever college football game at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue that opened in 1923 and has hosted multiple Summer Olympics, a World Cup final, the legendary Live Aid concert, several NFL games and many more historic moments. It will now add college football to its vast list of events. The game will serve as a home matchup for the Jayhawks, who will still play six home games at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in 2026. With the east side of the stadium slated for construction following the 2025 season and throughout the 2026 season, Kansas will have reduced capacity for home games next season.
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"This is the perfect moment in time for Kansas Football to blaze an uncharted trail to historic Wembley Stadium in London," Kansas Director of Athletics&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/staff-directory/travis-goff/166" rel="smarttag" rev="166">Travis Goff</a></dfn>&nbsp;said. "This opportunity is reflective of the growth and trajectory of our football program and the entire University, and will provide our fans and student-athletes an unprecedented experience. We're excited that our season ticket holders and students will still have six opportunities to watch a game at The Booth next season as that project is being completed, while also having the chance to see the Jayhawks play international for the first time ever. "Our commitment is to provide a first-class, generational experience for our program and supporters, while showcasing Jayhawk Football and the University of Kansas on a global stage."
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 Kansas fans interested in attending the game, can&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/2025/9/23/Union-Jack-Classic">visit here</a>&nbsp;as more information on tickets and travel packages will be updated in the coming weeks and months. A timeline for presale opportunities for Kansas fans is below:
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<li>Oread Level Pre-Sale: Monday, October 6</li>
<li>Hall of Fame Level Pre-Sale: Tuesday, October 7</li>
<li>Champion Level Pre-Sale: Wednesday, October 8</li>
<li>Olympian, Campanile, All-American Levels Pre-Sale: Monday, October 13</li>
<li>Remaining Donors &amp; Faculty/Staff Pre-Sale (Legend to Outland): Tuesday, October 14</li>
<li>KU Alumni &amp; KU Past Purchasers: Wednesday, October 15</li>
</ul>
Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on October 9th. If fans would like to sit within official KU sections they will need to purchase during the KU pre-sale process. The public on-sale will not contain any tickets in official KU sections. An email will be sent to each Membership Level on the day of their pre-sale with specific instructions and links to purchase tickets and/or hospitality.
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"We are thrilled to take Kansas Football internationally to London for the 2026 Union Jack Classic," Kansas head coach&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/lance-leipold/879" rel="smarttag" rev="879">Lance Leipold</a></dfn>&nbsp;said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes to travel and play internationally in the first-ever college football game at Wembley Stadium. We're excited to be part of college football's international growth in its infancy, as the sport continues to expand globally." &nbsp; Leipold continued: "I would like to thank the Union Jack Classic,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/staff-directory/travis-goff/166" rel="smarttag" rev="166">Travis Goff</a></dfn>&nbsp;and our administration, the Big 12 Conference and Arizona State Athletics for making this experience happen. It will be an exciting time for our team, KU fans, and football fans across the world as we bring a Big 12 Conference football game to London."
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 The Union Jack Classic will be the third Big 12 football game in two seasons played in Europe, which began with Iowa State's and K-State's 2025 season opener in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. TCU will face North Carolina in the same event to open the 2026 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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"I'm thrilled that Big 12 football will be heading to London for the first-ever college football game at Wembley Stadium," said Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. "I've often said my goal is for the Big 12 to be the most globally relevant conference in college athletics. Expanding our international presence will elevate our brand, create new opportunities for student-athletes, and open the door to meaningful commercial growth for the league."
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 The Jayhawks' matchup with the Sun Devils will take place during Week Three of the 2026 season. Kansas will be the designated home team for the Conference match-up between the two schools. "We are proud to make history by bringing American College Football to London on a global stage", said Brian Dubiski, Chairman/CEO of Union Jack Classic. "Hosting two elite Big 12 programs at Wembley Stadium positions this matchup as the premier international showcase for our sport, and we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans and partners worldwide." <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Oye20rtdWw?si=zbX0LDBZpvHf_vNa" width="100%" height="75%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div>

🏈 KU-ASU to play in London in 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604">missed the deadline</a>&nbsp;for funding the government.

Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through Nov. 21, but Democrats blocked it, insisting the measure address their concerns on health care. They want to reverse the Medicaid cuts in President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-un-sabotage-sinister-escalator-teleprompter-4ea2203722a9afabc991ac6626fff948">Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;mega-bill passed this summer and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tax-cuts-food-stamps-6542e448a2f6ed7b93ab8f7fe84ac53a">extend tax credits</a>&nbsp;that make health insurance premiums more affordable for millions of people who purchase through the marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.

Republicans called the Democratic proposal a nonstarter that would cost taxpayers more than $1 trillion.

Neither side shows any&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">signs of budging</a>.

Here’s what to know about the shutdown that began Wednesday:

Now that a lapse in funding has occurred, the law requires agencies to furlough their “non-excepted” employees. Excepted employees, who include those who work to protect life and property, stay on the job but don’t get paid until after the shutdown ends.

The White House Office of Management and Budget begins the process with instructions to agencies that a lapse in appropriations has occurred and they should initiate orderly shutdown activities. That memo went out Tuesday evening.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown, with the total daily cost of their compensation at roughly $400 million.

What government work continues during a shutdown?

FBI investigators, CIA officers, air traffic controllers and agents operating airport checkpoints keep working. So do members of the Armed Forces.

Those programs that rely on mandatory spending generally continue during a shutdown.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-security-data-department-of-government-efficiency-f8b842c3eeaea5a304c690fba9b032ef">Social Security payments</a>&nbsp;still go out. Seniors relying on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-security-medicare-trust-fund-trump-74e13292f510739724a555d7ded7c1a3">Medicare coverage</a>&nbsp;can still see their doctors and health care providers can be reimbursed.

Veteran health care also continues during a shutdown. Veterans Affairs medical centers and outpatient clinics will be open, and VA benefits will be processed and delivered. Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries.

Will furloughed federal workers get paid?

Yes. In 2019, Congress passed a bill enshrining into law the requirement that furloughed employees get retroactive pay once operations resume.

While they’ll eventually get paid, the furloughed workers and those who remain on the job may have to go without one or more of their regular paychecks, depending upon how long the shutdown lasts.

Service members would also receive back pay for missed paychecks once federal funding resumes.

Yes.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/un-postal-services-us-suspended-tariffs-d74eb6022e8838f39bba8ed9588c74ba">The U.S. Postal Service</a>&nbsp;is unaffected by a government shutdown. It’s an independent entity funded through the sale of its products and services, not by tax dollars.

All administrations get some leeway to choose which services to freeze or maintain in a shutdown.

The first Trump administration worked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/66b50739f4b84063a2ff56dff3156712">blunt the impact</a>&nbsp;of what became the country’s longest partial shutdown in 2018 and 2019. But on Tuesday, Trump threatened the possibility of increasing the pain that comes with a shutdown.

“We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them,” Trump said of Democrats. “Like cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.”

Each federal agency develops its own shutdown plan. The plans outline which workers would stay on the job during a shutdown and which would be furloughed.

In a provocative move, the Office of Management and Budget has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">threatened the mass firing</a>&nbsp;of federal workers in a shutdown. An OMB memo said those programs that didn’t get funding through Trump’s mega-bill this summer would bear the brunt of a shutdown.

Agencies should consider issuing reduction-in-force notices for those programs whose funding expires, that don’t have alternative funding sources and are “not consistent with the President’s priorities,” the memo said.

That would be a much more aggressive step than in previous shutdowns, when furloughed federal workers returned to their jobs once the shutdown was over. A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate their positions, which would trigger another massive upheaval in a federal workforce that’s already faced major rounds of cuts due to efforts from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-washington-federal-takeover-economy-5a81e02a246995a066db375eb47c5692">the Department of Government Efficiency</a>&nbsp;and elsewhere in Trump’s Republican administration.

—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/budget/fy-2026-hhs-contingency-staffing-plan/index.html">Health and Human Services</a>&nbsp;will furlough about 41% of its staff out of nearly 80,000 employees, according to a contingency plan posted on its website.

As part of that plan, the Atlanta-based&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/monarez-cdc-vaccines-kennedy-rfk-jr-194fd4336aaa74cb6e7c715d0605b47e">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>&nbsp;would continue to monitor disease outbreaks, while activities that will stop include research into health risks and ways to prevent illness.

Meanwhile, research and patient care at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-national-institutes-of-health-research-cuts-6b69c254bc245f0ec1c7ddf1af74281f">National Institutes of Health</a>&nbsp;would be upended. Patients currently enrolled in studies at the research-only hospital nicknamed the House of Hope will continue to receive care. Additional sick patients hoping for access to experimental therapies can’t enroll except in special circumstances, and no new studies will begin.

At the Food and Drug Administration, its “ability to protect and promote public health and safety would be significantly impacted, with many activities delayed or paused.” For example, the agency would not accept new drug applications or medical device submissions that require payment of a user fee.

— The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/harriet-tubman-park-service-trump-dei-a8dbb6fa252518d0598aad5f0ce6f1ab">National Park Service</a>&nbsp;plans to furlough about two-thirds of its employees while keeping parks largely open to visitors during the federal shutdown, according to a contingency plan released Tuesday night. The plan says “park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible to visitors.”

The plan also allows parks to enter into agreements with states, tribes or local governments willing to make donations to keep national park sites open. The park service has more than 400 sites, including large national parks such as Yellowstone and Grand Canyon, national battlefields and historic sites.

Sites could close if damage is being done to park resources or garbage is building up.

Many national parks including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-travel-barack-obama-wyoming-lifestyle-c3df56fd72be4ed48a2b8066f365f900">Yellowstone and Yosemite stayed open</a>&nbsp;during a 35-day shutdown during Trump’s first term. Limited staffing led to vandalism, gates being pried open and other problems including an off-roader&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/e28b313197bb46bebef0faca24b333ed">mowing down one of the namesake trees</a>&nbsp;at Joshua Tree National Park in California.

—&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/smithsonian-trump-history-museum-teachers-3bfba38c574e9b72824f5b4c4f633d52">Smithsonian Institution</a>: Museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congressional-budget-office-swagel-trump-bill-3a76f5ce1f7bd02c1dac2269d87d91db">Phillip Swagel</a>, director of the Congressional Budget Office, said a short shutdown doesn’t have a huge impact on the economy, especially since federal workers, by law, are paid retroactively. But “if a shutdown continues, then that can give rise to uncertainties about what is the role of government in our society, and what’s the financial impact on all the programs that the government funds.”

“The impact is not immediate, but over time, there is a negative impact of a shutdown on the economy,” he added.

Markets haven’t reacted strongly to past shutdowns, according to Goldman Sachs Research. At the close of the three prolonged shutdowns since the early 1990s, equity markets finished flat or up even after dipping initially.

A governmentwide shutdown would directly reduce growth by around 0.15 percentage points for each week it lasted, or about 0.2 percentage points per week once private-sector effects were included, and growth would rise by the same cumulative amount in the quarter following reopening, writes Alec Phillips, chief U.S. political economist at Goldman Sachs.

Associated Press writer Ali Swenson, Fatima Hussein, Matthew Brown and Annie Ma contributed to this report.

<figure>
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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-congress-trump-health-care-54b2a584657a0b619bc8326708a05604">missed the deadline</a>&nbsp;for funding the government.Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through Nov. 21, but Democrats blocked it, insisting the measure address their concerns on health care. They want to reverse the Medicaid cuts in President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-un-sabotage-sinister-escalator-teleprompter-4ea2203722a9afabc991ac6626fff948">Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;mega-bill passed this summer and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tax-cuts-food-stamps-6542e448a2f6ed7b93ab8f7fe84ac53a">extend tax credits</a>&nbsp;that make health insurance premiums more affordable for millions of people who purchase through the marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.Republicans called the Democratic proposal a nonstarter that would cost taxpayers more than $1 trillion.Neither side shows any&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">signs of budging</a>.Here’s what to know about the shutdown that began Wednesday:<h2>What happens in the shutdown?</h2>Now that a lapse in funding has occurred, the law requires agencies to furlough their “non-excepted” employees. Excepted employees, who include those who work to protect life and property, stay on the job but don’t get paid until after the shutdown ends.The White House Office of Management and Budget begins the process with instructions to agencies that a lapse in appropriations has occurred and they should initiate orderly shutdown activities. That memo went out Tuesday evening.The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown, with the total daily cost of their compensation at roughly $400 million.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>What government work continues during a shutdown?</h2>A great deal, actually.FBI investigators, CIA officers, air traffic controllers and agents operating airport checkpoints keep working. So do members of the Armed Forces.Those programs that rely on mandatory spending generally continue during a shutdown.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-security-data-department-of-government-efficiency-f8b842c3eeaea5a304c690fba9b032ef">Social Security payments</a>&nbsp;still go out. Seniors relying on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/social-security-medicare-trust-fund-trump-74e13292f510739724a555d7ded7c1a3">Medicare coverage</a>&nbsp;can still see their doctors and health care providers can be reimbursed.Veteran health care also continues during a shutdown. Veterans Affairs medical centers and outpatient clinics will be open, and VA benefits will be processed and delivered. Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries.<h2>Will furloughed federal workers get paid?</h2>Yes. In 2019, Congress passed a bill enshrining into law the requirement that furloughed employees get retroactive pay once operations resume.While they’ll eventually get paid, the furloughed workers and those who remain on the job may have to go without one or more of their regular paychecks, depending upon how long the shutdown lasts.Service members would also receive back pay for missed paychecks once federal funding resumes.<h2>Will I still get mail?</h2>Yes.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/un-postal-services-us-suspended-tariffs-d74eb6022e8838f39bba8ed9588c74ba">The U.S. Postal Service</a>&nbsp;is unaffected by a government shutdown. It’s an independent entity funded through the sale of its products and services, not by tax dollars.<h2>What closes during a shutdown?</h2>All administrations get some leeway to choose which services to freeze or maintain in a shutdown.The first Trump administration worked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/66b50739f4b84063a2ff56dff3156712">blunt the impact</a>&nbsp;of what became the country’s longest partial shutdown in 2018 and 2019. But on Tuesday, Trump threatened the possibility of increasing the pain that comes with a shutdown.“We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them,” Trump said of Democrats. “Like cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.”Each federal agency develops its own shutdown plan. The plans outline which workers would stay on the job during a shutdown and which would be furloughed.In a provocative move, the Office of Management and Budget has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">threatened the mass firing</a>&nbsp;of federal workers in a shutdown. An OMB memo said those programs that didn’t get funding through Trump’s mega-bill this summer would bear the brunt of a shutdown.Agencies should consider issuing reduction-in-force notices for those programs whose funding expires, that don’t have alternative funding sources and are “not consistent with the President’s priorities,” the memo said.That would be a much more aggressive step than in previous shutdowns, when furloughed federal workers returned to their jobs once the shutdown was over. A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate their positions, which would trigger another massive upheaval in a federal workforce that’s already faced major rounds of cuts due to efforts from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-washington-federal-takeover-economy-5a81e02a246995a066db375eb47c5692">the Department of Government Efficiency</a>&nbsp;and elsewhere in Trump’s Republican administration.<h2>What agencies are planning</h2>—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/budget/fy-2026-hhs-contingency-staffing-plan/index.html">Health and Human Services</a>&nbsp;will furlough about 41% of its staff out of nearly 80,000 employees, according to a contingency plan posted on its website.As part of that plan, the Atlanta-based&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/monarez-cdc-vaccines-kennedy-rfk-jr-194fd4336aaa74cb6e7c715d0605b47e">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>&nbsp;would continue to monitor disease outbreaks, while activities that will stop include research into health risks and ways to prevent illness.Meanwhile, research and patient care at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-national-institutes-of-health-research-cuts-6b69c254bc245f0ec1c7ddf1af74281f">National Institutes of Health</a>&nbsp;would be upended. Patients currently enrolled in studies at the research-only hospital nicknamed the House of Hope will continue to receive care. Additional sick patients hoping for access to experimental therapies can’t enroll except in special circumstances, and no new studies will begin.At the Food and Drug Administration, its “ability to protect and promote public health and safety would be significantly impacted, with many activities delayed or paused.” For example, the agency would not accept new drug applications or medical device submissions that require payment of a user fee.— The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/harriet-tubman-park-service-trump-dei-a8dbb6fa252518d0598aad5f0ce6f1ab">National Park Service</a>&nbsp;plans to furlough about two-thirds of its employees while keeping parks largely open to visitors during the federal shutdown, according to a contingency plan released Tuesday night. The plan says “park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible to visitors.”The plan also allows parks to enter into agreements with states, tribes or local governments willing to make donations to keep national park sites open. The park service has more than 400 sites, including large national parks such as Yellowstone and Grand Canyon, national battlefields and historic sites.Sites could close if damage is being done to park resources or garbage is building up.Many national parks including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-travel-barack-obama-wyoming-lifestyle-c3df56fd72be4ed48a2b8066f365f900">Yellowstone and Yosemite stayed open</a>&nbsp;during a 35-day shutdown during Trump’s first term. Limited staffing led to vandalism, gates being pried open and other problems including an off-roader&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/e28b313197bb46bebef0faca24b333ed">mowing down one of the namesake trees</a>&nbsp;at Joshua Tree National Park in California.—&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/smithsonian-trump-history-museum-teachers-3bfba38c574e9b72824f5b4c4f633d52">Smithsonian Institution</a>: Museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday.<h2>Impact on the economy</h2><a href="https://apnews.com/article/congressional-budget-office-swagel-trump-bill-3a76f5ce1f7bd02c1dac2269d87d91db">Phillip Swagel</a>, director of the Congressional Budget Office, said a short shutdown doesn’t have a huge impact on the economy, especially since federal workers, by law, are paid retroactively. But “if a shutdown continues, then that can give rise to uncertainties about what is the role of government in our society, and what’s the financial impact on all the programs that the government funds.”“The impact is not immediate, but over time, there is a negative impact of a shutdown on the economy,” he added.Markets haven’t reacted strongly to past shutdowns, according to Goldman Sachs Research. At the close of the three prolonged shutdowns since the early 1990s, equity markets finished flat or up even after dipping initially.A governmentwide shutdown would directly reduce growth by around 0.15 percentage points for each week it lasted, or about 0.2 percentage points per week once private-sector effects were included, and growth would rise by the same cumulative amount in the quarter following reopening, writes Alec Phillips, chief U.S. political economist at Goldman Sachs.___Associated Press writer Ali Swenson, Fatima Hussein, Matthew Brown and Annie Ma contributed to this report.

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is proud to announce the addition of two new team members, JK Vann as Director of Community Impact, and Gary Race as Community Navigator with the Reno Connections program.  

JK Vann – Director of Community Impact Vann will lead UWRC’s community impact initiatives, designed to strengthen communities, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual can thrive. With a background in banking and logistics, he brings expertise in financial systems, operations, and organizational efficiency--skills that serve as a foundation for driving social change.

A native Kansan, Vann comes from a legacy of entrepreneurs, activists, ministers, authors, and thought leaders. Beyond his professional expertise, Vann is deeply passionate about advocating for human rights and investing in future generations. He is also a husband, father of one daughter, and a friend to all. 

Gary Race – Community Navigator, Reno Connections Race has been dedicated to strengthening Reno County since 2021 through work in public health, peer mentoring, case management, and community partnerships.

In his new role with UWRC’s Reno Connections program, he will continue that work, with a specific focus on assisting households that fall in the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) category. Reno Connections works to connect individuals and families with the resources and programs that will help them thrive. 

“We are thrilled to welcome JK and Gary to the UWRC team,” said Lacey Mills, UWRC CEO. “They each have a deep passion for serving others in this community. Their leadership will strengthen our efforts to create meaningful impact and ensure all members of our community have the support they need.”

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is proud to announce the addition of two new team members, JK Vann as Director of Community Impact, and Gary Race as Community Navigator with the Reno Connections program. JK Vann – Director of Community Impact Vann will lead UWRC’s community impact initiatives, designed to strengthen communities, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual can thrive. With a background in banking and logistics, he brings expertise in financial systems, operations, and organizational efficiency--skills that serve as a foundation for driving social change. <figure>
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 </figure>A native Kansan, Vann comes from a legacy of entrepreneurs, activists, ministers, authors, and thought leaders. Beyond his professional expertise, Vann is deeply passionate about advocating for human rights and investing in future generations. He is also a husband, father of one daughter, and a friend to all. Gary Race – Community Navigator, Reno Connections Race has been dedicated to strengthening Reno County since 2021 through work in public health, peer mentoring, case management, and community partnerships. In his new role with UWRC’s Reno Connections program, he will continue that work, with a specific focus on assisting households that fall in the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) category. Reno Connections works to connect individuals and families with the resources and programs that will help them thrive. <figure>
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 </figure>“We are thrilled to welcome JK and Gary to the UWRC team,” said Lacey Mills, UWRC CEO. “They each have a deep passion for serving others in this community. Their leadership will strengthen our efforts to create meaningful impact and ensure all members of our community have the support they need.”

United Way of Reno County announces two new team members

WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-chuck-schumer-20e54a0f5e4fee909d0f9ea2c07c15e1">government shutdown</a>, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-senate-schumer-thune-trump-health-care-b85fe6cdd5d8cdc3e3aa1f4ae889474f">failed to strike an agreement</a>&nbsp;to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.

Roughly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9b62-d3e5-a399-ff7b4ce10000">750,000 federal workers</a>&nbsp;are expected to be furloughed, some&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9c25-d394-abb9-bf2ff8a90000">potentially fired</a>&nbsp;by the Trump administration. Many&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/effects-of-government-shutdown-donald-trump-4a16fc477eb67b7cf7ac708e578146e3">offices will be shuttered</a>, perhaps permanently, as Trump vows to “do things that are irreversible, that are bad” as retribution. His&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ap%2C+deportations&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1151US1151&amp;oq=ap%2C+deportations&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIKCAQQABgKGBYYHjILCAUQABgWGB4YxwMyCwgGEAAYFhgeGMcDMgYIBxBFGEHSAQgzMzAxajBqN6gCCLACAfEFvyEijmQRltw&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">deportation agenda</a>&nbsp;is expected to run full speed ahead, while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9ca5-d8db-af9f-bcbfbbfc0000">education</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9b5d-d3e5-a399-ff7d80870000">environmental</a>&nbsp;and other services sputter. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9ca8-d073-abdf-ddfdfb520000">economic fallout</a>&nbsp;is expected to ripple nationwide.

“We don’t want it to shut down,” Trump said at the White House before the midnight deadline.

But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">the president</a>, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-government-chuck-schumer-8510b2fa4d40c4bbc058951c49c42468">met privately with congressional leadership</a>&nbsp;this week, appeared unable to negotiate any deal between Democrats and Republicans to prevent that outcome.

This is the third time Trump has presided over a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdowns-history-schumer-trump-f442ba1392fab3e7cab37756302e829c">federal funding lapse</a>, the first since his return to the White House this year, in a remarkable record that underscores the polarizing divide over budget priorities and a political climate that rewards hardline positions rather than more traditional compromises.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-health-care-subsidies-schumer-6b0d64fe442fc4fa8a8daf283a30ce76">Democrats picked this fight</a>, which was unusual for the party that prefers to keep government running, but their voters are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democrats-congress-chuck-schumer-government-funding-shutdown-43d1acea20c34ad28d848edc08ad6375">eager to challenge</a>&nbsp;the president’s second-term agenda. Democrats are demanding funding for health care subsidies that are expiring for millions of people under the Affordable Care Act, spiking the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-health-care-tax-credits-obamacare-shutdown-f1ee636ddba7f65baa5234c55cb0c96e">costs of insurance premiums</a>&nbsp;nationwide.

Republicans have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-republicans-funding-schumer-congress-trump-0c1973b2d0aad76aa5a3ec3749965edd">refused to negotiate</a>&nbsp;for now and have encouraged Trump to steer clear of any talks. After the White House meeting, the president posted a cartoonish fake video mocking the Democratic leadership that was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9afd-d8db-af9f-baff3ed90000">widely viewed as unserious and racist</a>.

What neither side has devised is an easy offramp to prevent what could become a protracted closure. The ramifications are certain to spread beyond the political arena, upending the lives of Americans who rely on the government for benefit payments, work contracts and the various services being thrown into turmoil.

“What the government spends money on is a demonstration of our country’s priorities,” said Rachel Snyderman, a former White House budget official who is the managing director of economic policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a think tank in Washington.

Shutdowns, she said, “only inflict economic cost, fear and confusion across the country.”

Economic fallout expected to ripple nationwide

An economic jolt could be felt in a matter of days. The government is expected Friday to produce its monthly jobs report, which may or may not be delivered.

While the financial markets have generally “shrugged” during past shutdowns, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis, this one could be different partly because there are no signs of broader negotiations.

“There are also few good analogies to this week’s potential shutdown,” the analysis said.

Across the government, preparations have been underway. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, headed by Russ Vought, directed agencies to execute plans for not just furloughs, as are typical during a federal funding lapse, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">mass firings</a>&nbsp;of federal workers. It’s part of the Trump administration’s mission, including its Department of Government Efficiency, to shrink the federal government.

The Medicare and Medicaid health care programs are expected to continue, though staffing shortages could mean delays for some services. The Pentagon would still function. And most employees will stay on the job at the Department of Homeland Security.

But Trump has warned that the administration could focus on programs that are important to Democrats, “cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.”

As agencies sort out which workers are essential, or not, Smithsonian museums are expected to stay open at least until Monday. A group of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-national-parks-burgum-superintendents-trash-b5109ba06f1cb3baef9370f585650136">former national park superintendents</a>&nbsp;urged the Trump administration to close the parks to visitors, arguing that poorly staffed parks in a shutdown are a danger to the public and put park resources at risk.

Ahead of Wednesday’s start of the fiscal year, House Republicans had approved a temporary funding bill, over opposition from Democrats, to keep government running into mid-November while broader negotiations continue.

But that bill has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/house-trump-funding-bill-republicans-shutdown-1fea0f79c85ec69b91d9789fbda00834">failed repeatedly</a>&nbsp;in the Senate, including late Tuesday. It takes a 60-vote threshold for approval, which requires cooperation between the two parties. A Democratic bill also failed. With a 53-47 GOP majority, Democrats are leveraging their votes to demand negotiation.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-thune-ap-interview-omb-memo-6b79cd64987b6173f1b3295dc3505994">Senate Majority Leader John Thune</a>&nbsp;has said Republicans are happy to discuss the health care issue with Democrats — but not as part of talks to keep the government open. More votes are expected Wednesday.

The standoff is a political test for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/charles-schumer">Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer</a>, who has drawn scorn from a restive base of left-flank voters pushing the party to hold firm in its demands for health care funding.

“Americans are hurting with higher costs,” Schumer said after the failed vote Tuesday.

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/mike-johnson/">House Speaker Mike Johnson</a>&nbsp;sent lawmakers home nearly two weeks ago after having passed the GOP bill, blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

“They want to fight Trump,” Johnson said Tuesday on CNBC. “A lot of good people are going to be hurt because of this.”

Trump, during his meeting with the congressional leaders, expressed surprise at the scope of the rising costs of health care, but Democrats left with no path toward talks.

During Trump’s first term, the nation endured its longest-ever shutdown, 35 days, over his demands for funds Congress refused to provide to build his promised U.S.-Mexico border wall.

In 2013, the government shut down for 16 days during the Obama presidency over GOP demands to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Other closures date back decades.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-chuck-schumer-20e54a0f5e4fee909d0f9ea2c07c15e1">government shutdown</a>, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;and Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-senate-schumer-thune-trump-health-care-b85fe6cdd5d8cdc3e3aa1f4ae889474f">failed to strike an agreement</a>&nbsp;to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.Roughly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9b62-d3e5-a399-ff7b4ce10000">750,000 federal workers</a>&nbsp;are expected to be furloughed, some&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9c25-d394-abb9-bf2ff8a90000">potentially fired</a>&nbsp;by the Trump administration. Many&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/effects-of-government-shutdown-donald-trump-4a16fc477eb67b7cf7ac708e578146e3">offices will be shuttered</a>, perhaps permanently, as Trump vows to “do things that are irreversible, that are bad” as retribution. His&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ap%2C+deportations&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1151US1151&amp;oq=ap%2C+deportations&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIKCAQQABgKGBYYHjILCAUQABgWGB4YxwMyCwgGEAAYFhgeGMcDMgYIBxBFGEHSAQgzMzAxajBqN6gCCLACAfEFvyEijmQRltw&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">deportation agenda</a>&nbsp;is expected to run full speed ahead, while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9ca5-d8db-af9f-bcbfbbfc0000">education</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9b5d-d3e5-a399-ff7d80870000">environmental</a>&nbsp;and other services sputter. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9ca8-d073-abdf-ddfdfb520000">economic fallout</a>&nbsp;is expected to ripple nationwide.“We don’t want it to shut down,” Trump said at the White House before the midnight deadline.But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">the president</a>, who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-government-chuck-schumer-8510b2fa4d40c4bbc058951c49c42468">met privately with congressional leadership</a>&nbsp;this week, appeared unable to negotiate any deal between Democrats and Republicans to prevent that outcome.This is the third time Trump has presided over a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdowns-history-schumer-trump-f442ba1392fab3e7cab37756302e829c">federal funding lapse</a>, the first since his return to the White House this year, in a remarkable record that underscores the polarizing divide over budget priorities and a political climate that rewards hardline positions rather than more traditional compromises.<h2>Plenty of blame being thrown around</h2>The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-health-care-subsidies-schumer-6b0d64fe442fc4fa8a8daf283a30ce76">Democrats picked this fight</a>, which was unusual for the party that prefers to keep government running, but their voters are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democrats-congress-chuck-schumer-government-funding-shutdown-43d1acea20c34ad28d848edc08ad6375">eager to challenge</a>&nbsp;the president’s second-term agenda. Democrats are demanding funding for health care subsidies that are expiring for millions of people under the Affordable Care Act, spiking the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-health-care-tax-credits-obamacare-shutdown-f1ee636ddba7f65baa5234c55cb0c96e">costs of insurance premiums</a>&nbsp;nationwide.Republicans have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-republicans-funding-schumer-congress-trump-0c1973b2d0aad76aa5a3ec3749965edd">refused to negotiate</a>&nbsp;for now and have encouraged Trump to steer clear of any talks. After the White House meeting, the president posted a cartoonish fake video mocking the Democratic leadership that was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-9-30-2025#00000199-9afd-d8db-af9f-baff3ed90000">widely viewed as unserious and racist</a>.What neither side has devised is an easy offramp to prevent what could become a protracted closure. The ramifications are certain to spread beyond the political arena, upending the lives of Americans who rely on the government for benefit payments, work contracts and the various services being thrown into turmoil.“What the government spends money on is a demonstration of our country’s priorities,” said Rachel Snyderman, a former White House budget official who is the managing director of economic policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a think tank in Washington.Shutdowns, she said, “only inflict economic cost, fear and confusion across the country.”<h2>Economic fallout expected to ripple nationwide</h2>An economic jolt could be felt in a matter of days. The government is expected Friday to produce its monthly jobs report, which may or may not be delivered.While the financial markets have generally “shrugged” during past shutdowns, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis, this one could be different partly because there are no signs of broader negotiations.“There are also few good analogies to this week’s potential shutdown,” the analysis said.Across the government, preparations have been underway. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, headed by Russ Vought, directed agencies to execute plans for not just furloughs, as are typical during a federal funding lapse, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-congress-government-shutdown-99d4cafe53209f6dc6ae5562c2ac79d2">mass firings</a>&nbsp;of federal workers. It’s part of the Trump administration’s mission, including its Department of Government Efficiency, to shrink the federal government.<h2>What’s staying open and shutting down</h2>The Medicare and Medicaid health care programs are expected to continue, though staffing shortages could mean delays for some services. The Pentagon would still function. And most employees will stay on the job at the Department of Homeland Security.But Trump has warned that the administration could focus on programs that are important to Democrats, “cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like.”As agencies sort out which workers are essential, or not, Smithsonian museums are expected to stay open at least until Monday. A group of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-national-parks-burgum-superintendents-trash-b5109ba06f1cb3baef9370f585650136">former national park superintendents</a>&nbsp;urged the Trump administration to close the parks to visitors, arguing that poorly staffed parks in a shutdown are a danger to the public and put park resources at risk.<h2>No easy exit as health care costs soar</h2>Ahead of Wednesday’s start of the fiscal year, House Republicans had approved a temporary funding bill, over opposition from Democrats, to keep government running into mid-November while broader negotiations continue.But that bill has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/house-trump-funding-bill-republicans-shutdown-1fea0f79c85ec69b91d9789fbda00834">failed repeatedly</a>&nbsp;in the Senate, including late Tuesday. It takes a 60-vote threshold for approval, which requires cooperation between the two parties. A Democratic bill also failed. With a 53-47 GOP majority, Democrats are leveraging their votes to demand negotiation.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-thune-ap-interview-omb-memo-6b79cd64987b6173f1b3295dc3505994">Senate Majority Leader John Thune</a>&nbsp;has said Republicans are happy to discuss the health care issue with Democrats — but not as part of talks to keep the government open. More votes are expected Wednesday.The standoff is a political test for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/charles-schumer">Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer</a>, who has drawn scorn from a restive base of left-flank voters pushing the party to hold firm in its demands for health care funding.“Americans are hurting with higher costs,” Schumer said after the failed vote Tuesday.<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/mike-johnson/">House Speaker Mike Johnson</a>&nbsp;sent lawmakers home nearly two weeks ago after having passed the GOP bill, blaming Democrats for the shutdown.“They want to fight Trump,” Johnson said Tuesday on CNBC. “A lot of good people are going to be hurt because of this.”Trump, during his meeting with the congressional leaders, expressed surprise at the scope of the rising costs of health care, but Democrats left with no path toward talks.During Trump’s first term, the nation endured its longest-ever shutdown, 35 days, over his demands for funds Congress refused to provide to build his promised U.S.-Mexico border wall.In 2013, the government shut down for 16 days during the Obama presidency over GOP demands to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Other closures date back decades.___

First closure of US government since 2018 begins 

WASHINGTON (AP) —President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that “I will be imposing a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.’’

It was unclear how these tariffs would operate, since movies and TV shows can be transmitted digitally without going through ports. Also unclear is what it would mean for U.S. movies filmed on foreign locations — think James Bond and Jason Bourne — or what legal basis the president would claim for imposing the tariffs.

The president had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-films-hollywood-tariff-movies-415367dff6ae5bb7dc0871db5ac97d48">first issued the threat back in May</a>. He has yet to specify when the tariff might go into effect.

Movies are an odd battleground for a U.S. trade war. "Unlike any other country’s film industry, U.S. movies are the most accessible, well-known, and best performing due to the numerous language options and worldwide reach provided by U.S.-based studios,'' trade analyst Jacob Jensen of the center-right American Action Forum wrote in a July commentary.

In movie theaters, American-produced movies overwhelmingly dominate the domestic marketplace. Data from the Motion Picture Association also shows that American films made $22.6 billion in exports and $15.3 billion in trade surplus in 2023 — with a recent report noting that these films “generated a positive balance of trade in every major market in the world” for the U.S.

Barry Appleton, co-director of the Center for International Law at the New York Law Center, warned that other countries may retaliate with levies on American movies or other services. In movies, “Brand America is way, way ahead,’’ he said. “What this policy does is actually cook the golden goose that’s laying the golden eggs.’’

Tariffs are Trump's go-to solution for America's economic problems, a tool he likes to use to extract concessions from other countries. Reversing decades of U.S. support for lower trade barriers, he's slapped double-digit tariffs on imports from almost every country on earth. And he's targeted specific products, including most recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-trade-trump-pharmaceuticals-trucks-cabinets-3f33cb3f2dfac460cb1e48a06f89c3a9">pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets</a>&nbsp;and bathroom vanities.

Unlike other sectors that have recently been targeted by tariffs, movies go beyond physical goods, bringing larger intellectual property ramifications into question.

Why is Trump threatening this steep movie tariff?

Trump has cited national security concerns, a justification he’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariff-justifications-50f0b4416234e63c7136eaa5c5f96759">similarly used</a>&nbsp;to impose import taxes on certain countries and a range of sector-specific goods.

In May, Trump claimed that the American movie industry is “DYING to a very fast death” as other countries offer “all sorts of incentives” to draw filmmaking away from the U.S.

In recent years, U.S. film and television production has been hampered between setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hollywood-strikes/">the Hollywood guild strikes</a>&nbsp;of 2023 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-oscars-los-angeles-academy-awards-da8cd994872ac6c1c65dcd4bc8721cc5">the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area</a>. Incentive programs have also long-influenced where movies are shot both abroad and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-film-movie-tax-credit-break-1fbd0e52337080320f3761a176199a8e">within the U.S.</a>, with more production leaving California to states like Georgia and New Mexico — as well as countries like Canada.

At the same time, international markets make up a large chunk of Hollywood's total box office revenue — accounting for over 70% last year, according Heeyon Kim, an assistant professor of strategy at Cornell University. She warned that tariffs and potential retaliation from other countries impacting this industry could result in billions of dollars in lost earnings and thousands of jobs.

“To me, (this) makes just no sense,” Kim&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-films-hollywood-tariff-movies-415367dff6ae5bb7dc0871db5ac97d48">previously told</a>&nbsp;The Associated Press, adding that such tariffs could “undermine otherwise a thriving part of the U.S. economy.”

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which represents behind-the-scenes entertainment workers across the U.S. and Canada, said in May that Trump had “correctly recognized” the “urgent threat from international competition” that the American film and television industry faces today. But the union said it instead recommended the administration implement a federal production tax incentive and other provisions to “level the playing field” while not harming the industry overall.

How could a tax on foreign-made movies work?

“Traditional tariffs apply to physical imports crossing borders, but film production primarily involves digital services — shooting, editing and post-production work that happens electronically,” Ann Koppuzha, a lawyer and business law lecturer at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, explained when Trump first made his May threat.

Koppuzha added that film production is more like an applied service that can be taxed, not tariffed. But taxes require Congressional approval, which could be a challenge even with a Republican majority.

Making a movie is also an incredibly complex — and international — process. It’s common for both large and small films to include production in the U.S. and in other countries, or overseas altogether. Steven Schiffman, a longtime industry veteran and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, pointed to popular titles filmed outside the U.S. — such as Warner Bros’ “Harry Potter” series, which was almost entirely shot in the U.K.

U.S. studios shoot abroad because tax incentives can aid production costs. But a blanket tariff across the board could discourage that or limit options — hurting both Hollywood films and the global industry that helps create them.

“When you make these sort of blanket rules, you’re missing some of the nuance of how production works,” Schiffman said previously. “Sometimes you just need to go to the location, because frankly it’s way too expensive just to try to create in a soundstage”

Could movie tariffs have repercussions on other intellectual property?

Overall, experts warn that the prospect of tariffing foreign-made movies ventures into uncharted waters.

“There’s simply no precedent,” Koppuzha said in May. And while the Trump administration could extend similar threats to other forms of intellectual property, like music, “they’d encounter the same practical hurdles.”

But if successful, some also warn of potential retaliation. Kim pointed to “quotas” that some countries have had to help boost their domestic films by ensuring they get a portion of theater screens, for example.

Many have reduced or suspended such quotas over the years in the name of open trade — but if the U.S. places a sweeping tariff on all foreign-made films, these kinds of quotas could come back, “which would hurt Hollywood film or any of the U.S.-made intellectual property,” Kim said.

And while U.S. dominance in film means “there are fewer substitutes” for retaliation, Schiffman noted that other forms of entertainment — like game development — could see related impacts down the road.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759177455503.jpg" alt="Image courtesy Pixaby" />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy Pixaby</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) —President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that “I will be imposing a 100% tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.’’<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/wyLUTF59iH">pic.twitter.com/wyLUTF59iH</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972646867801673985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>It was unclear how these tariffs would operate, since movies and TV shows can be transmitted digitally without going through ports. Also unclear is what it would mean for U.S. movies filmed on foreign locations — think James Bond and Jason Bourne — or what legal basis the president would claim for imposing the tariffs.The president had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-films-hollywood-tariff-movies-415367dff6ae5bb7dc0871db5ac97d48">first issued the threat back in May</a>. He has yet to specify when the tariff might go into effect.Movies are an odd battleground for a U.S. trade war. "Unlike any other country’s film industry, U.S. movies are the most accessible, well-known, and best performing due to the numerous language options and worldwide reach provided by U.S.-based studios,'' trade analyst Jacob Jensen of the center-right American Action Forum wrote in a July commentary.In movie theaters, American-produced movies overwhelmingly dominate the domestic marketplace. Data from the Motion Picture Association also shows that American films made $22.6 billion in exports and $15.3 billion in trade surplus in 2023 — with a recent report noting that these films “generated a positive balance of trade in every major market in the world” for the U.S.Barry Appleton, co-director of the Center for International Law at the New York Law Center, warned that other countries may retaliate with levies on American movies or other services. In movies, “Brand America is way, way ahead,’’ he said. “What this policy does is actually cook the golden goose that’s laying the golden eggs.’’Tariffs are Trump's go-to solution for America's economic problems, a tool he likes to use to extract concessions from other countries. Reversing decades of U.S. support for lower trade barriers, he's slapped double-digit tariffs on imports from almost every country on earth. And he's targeted specific products, including most recently&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-trade-trump-pharmaceuticals-trucks-cabinets-3f33cb3f2dfac460cb1e48a06f89c3a9">pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets</a>&nbsp;and bathroom vanities.Unlike other sectors that have recently been targeted by tariffs, movies go beyond physical goods, bringing larger intellectual property ramifications into question.Here’s what we know.<h2>Why is Trump threatening this steep movie tariff?</h2>Trump has cited national security concerns, a justification he’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariff-justifications-50f0b4416234e63c7136eaa5c5f96759">similarly used</a>&nbsp;to impose import taxes on certain countries and a range of sector-specific goods.In May, Trump claimed that the American movie industry is “DYING to a very fast death” as other countries offer “all sorts of incentives” to draw filmmaking away from the U.S.In recent years, U.S. film and television production has been hampered between setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/hollywood-strikes/">the Hollywood guild strikes</a>&nbsp;of 2023 and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-oscars-los-angeles-academy-awards-da8cd994872ac6c1c65dcd4bc8721cc5">the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area</a>. Incentive programs have also long-influenced where movies are shot both abroad and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-film-movie-tax-credit-break-1fbd0e52337080320f3761a176199a8e">within the U.S.</a>, with more production leaving California to states like Georgia and New Mexico — as well as countries like Canada.At the same time, international markets make up a large chunk of Hollywood's total box office revenue — accounting for over 70% last year, according Heeyon Kim, an assistant professor of strategy at Cornell University. She warned that tariffs and potential retaliation from other countries impacting this industry could result in billions of dollars in lost earnings and thousands of jobs.“To me, (this) makes just no sense,” Kim&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-films-hollywood-tariff-movies-415367dff6ae5bb7dc0871db5ac97d48">previously told</a>&nbsp;The Associated Press, adding that such tariffs could “undermine otherwise a thriving part of the U.S. economy.”The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which represents behind-the-scenes entertainment workers across the U.S. and Canada, said in May that Trump had “correctly recognized” the “urgent threat from international competition” that the American film and television industry faces today. But the union said it instead recommended the administration implement a federal production tax incentive and other provisions to “level the playing field” while not harming the industry overall.<h2>How could a tax on foreign-made movies work?</h2>That’s anyone’s guess.“Traditional tariffs apply to physical imports crossing borders, but film production primarily involves digital services — shooting, editing and post-production work that happens electronically,” Ann Koppuzha, a lawyer and business law lecturer at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, explained when Trump first made his May threat.Koppuzha added that film production is more like an applied service that can be taxed, not tariffed. But taxes require Congressional approval, which could be a challenge even with a Republican majority.Making a movie is also an incredibly complex — and international — process. It’s common for both large and small films to include production in the U.S. and in other countries, or overseas altogether. Steven Schiffman, a longtime industry veteran and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, pointed to popular titles filmed outside the U.S. — such as Warner Bros’ “Harry Potter” series, which was almost entirely shot in the U.K.U.S. studios shoot abroad because tax incentives can aid production costs. But a blanket tariff across the board could discourage that or limit options — hurting both Hollywood films and the global industry that helps create them.“When you make these sort of blanket rules, you’re missing some of the nuance of how production works,” Schiffman said previously. “Sometimes you just need to go to the location, because frankly it’s way too expensive just to try to create in a soundstage”<h2>Could movie tariffs have repercussions on other intellectual property?</h2>Overall, experts warn that the prospect of tariffing foreign-made movies ventures into uncharted waters.“There’s simply no precedent,” Koppuzha said in May. And while the Trump administration could extend similar threats to other forms of intellectual property, like music, “they’d encounter the same practical hurdles.”But if successful, some also warn of potential retaliation. Kim pointed to “quotas” that some countries have had to help boost their domestic films by ensuring they get a portion of theater screens, for example.Many have reduced or suspended such quotas over the years in the name of open trade — but if the U.S. places a sweeping tariff on all foreign-made films, these kinds of quotas could come back, “which would hurt Hollywood film or any of the U.S.-made intellectual property,” Kim said.And while U.S. dominance in film means “there are fewer substitutes” for retaliation, Schiffman noted that other forms of entertainment — like game development — could see related impacts down the road.____

Why President Trump is threatening a steep movie tariff

DALLAS (AP) — A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died, his family said Tuesday.

In a statement shared by the League of United Latin American Citizens, the family confirmed that Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support.

The Mexican man was one of three detainees shot in the Sept. 24 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas. That attack left one man dead and two other detainees critically wounded. Officials previously identified the man who was killed in the attack as Norlan Guzman-Fuentes.

Authorities have said the gunman, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, fired indiscriminately from a nearby rooftop. They said he hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents. No ICE personnel were hurt in the shooting, and Jahn fatally shot himself following the assault.

The attack happened as heightened immigration enforcement has generated a backlash against ICE agents and stirred fear in immigrant communities across the country.

“My husband Miguel was a good man, a loving father, and the provider for our family,” Stephany Gauffeny said in the statement. “We had just bought our first home together, and he worked hard every single day to make sure our children had what they needed. His death is a senseless tragedy that has left our family shattered. I do not know how to explain to our children that their father is gone.”

Gauffeny is expecting their fifth child, LULAC said.

DALLAS (AP) — A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died, his family said Tuesday.In a statement shared by the League of United Latin American Citizens, the family confirmed that Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This morning just before 7am local time, an individual fired multiple rounds at a Dallas, Texas ICE facility, killing one, wounding several others, before taking his own life. FBI, DHS, ATF are on the ground with Dallas PD and state authorities. While the investigation is… <a href="https://t.co/SMOyxiKLqA">pic.twitter.com/SMOyxiKLqA</a>&mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1970877754221498599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Mexican man was one of three detainees shot in the Sept. 24 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas. That attack left one man dead and two other detainees critically wounded. Officials previously identified the man who was killed in the attack as Norlan Guzman-Fuentes.Authorities have said the gunman, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, fired indiscriminately from a nearby rooftop. They said he hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents. No ICE personnel were hurt in the shooting, and Jahn fatally shot himself following the assault.The attack happened as heightened immigration enforcement has generated a backlash against ICE agents and stirred fear in immigrant communities across the country.“My husband Miguel was a good man, a loving father, and the provider for our family,” Stephany Gauffeny said in the statement. “We had just bought our first home together, and he worked hard every single day to make sure our children had what they needed. His death is a senseless tragedy that has left our family shattered. I do not know how to explain to our children that their father is gone.”Gauffeny is expecting their fifth child, LULAC said.

Family: 2nd detainee shot at a Dallas ICE facility has died

 McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden has been elected President of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP). The announcement was made on Sept. 26, during the KACP’s annual meeting in Salina.

The event brought together law enforcement leaders from across the state, along with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi, and Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Erik Smith.

Chief Golden will serve a two-year term as president of the statewide organization, which provides training, support, and advocacy for police chiefs and law enforcement administrators.

“We congratulate Chief Golden on this honor,” the McPherson Police Department said in a statement. “We know he’ll represent McPherson and the law enforcement community across Kansas with dedication and integrity.”

Golden has served as McPherson’s police chief since 2022, and his new leadership role places him at the forefront of statewide law enforcement collaboration and policy discussions.

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 </figure> McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden has been elected President of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP). The announcement was made on Sept. 26, during the KACP’s annual meeting in Salina.The event brought together law enforcement leaders from across the state, along with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi, and Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Erik Smith.<figure>
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 </figure>Chief Golden will serve a two-year term as president of the statewide organization, which provides training, support, and advocacy for police chiefs and law enforcement administrators.“We congratulate Chief Golden on this honor,” the McPherson Police Department said in a statement. “We know he’ll represent McPherson and the law enforcement community across Kansas with dedication and integrity.”Golden has served as McPherson’s police chief since 2022, and his new leadership role places him at the forefront of statewide law enforcement collaboration and policy discussions.

 Golden named President of KS Assoc. of Chiefs of Police

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;Monday afternoon showing little willingness to compromise from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding.

If government funding legislation isn't passed by Congress and signed by Trump on Tuesday night, many government offices across the nation will be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-omb-government-shutdown-mass-firings-41e2bb0ebd2d2cc13b2894721d6b6641">temporarily shuttered</a>&nbsp;and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation's economy.

But lawmakers were locked in an impasse Monday as Democrats demanded legislation to extend health care benefits and Republicans dared them to vote against legislation that would keep government funding mostly at current levels.

“There are still large differences between us,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said as he left the White House.

Vice President JD Vance told reporters after the meeting, “I think we’re headed into a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">Trump has shown little interest</a>&nbsp;in entertaining Democrats' demands on health care, even as he agreed to hold a sit-down meeting Monday with Schumer, along with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. The Republican president has said repeatedly he fully expects the government to enter a shutdown this week.

“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down,” Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">said Friday</a>. “But they’re the ones that are shutting down government.”

The Trump administration has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-health-care-subsidies-schumer-6b0d64fe442fc4fa8a8daf283a30ce76">tried to pressure Democratic lawmakers</a>&nbsp;into backing away from their demands, warning that federal employees could be permanently laid off in a funding lapse.

“Chuck Schumer said a few months ago that a government shutdown would be chaotic, harmful and painful. He’s right, and that's why we shouldn't do it,” Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said Sunday on NBC's “Meet the Press.”

Still, Democrats argued Trump's agreement to hold a meeting shows he's feeling the pressure to negotiate. They say that because Republicans control the White House and Congress, Americans will mostly blame them for any&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdowns-history-schumer-trump-f442ba1392fab3e7cab37756302e829c">government shutdown</a>.

Democrats are pushing for an extension to Affordable Care Act&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/economic-bill-house-vote-be99d8db5bd610c5b1d78bc047a03e77">tax credits</a>&nbsp;that have subsidized health insurance for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. The credits, which are designed to expand coverage for low- and middle-income people, are set to expire at the end of the year.

At a Monday news conference, Jeffries, a New York Democrat, called health care cuts a “five-alarm fire” that is rippling across communities nationwide.

“We’re not going to simply go along to get along with a Republican bill that continues to gut the health care of everyday Americans who are already living with this Trump economy, where costs aren’t going down but they’re going up,” he said.

The pandemic-era ACA subsidies are set to expire in a matter of months if Congress fails to act.

Some Republicans are open to extending the tax credits but want changes. Thune said Sunday that the program is “desperately in need of reform” and Republicans want to address&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-doge-waste-fraud-abuse-635b1419014a43e061f548c9713860c4">“waste, fraud and abuse.”</a>&nbsp;He has pressed Democrats to vote for the funding bill and take up the debate on tax credits later.

To hold on to their negotiating leverage, Senate Democrats will likely have to vote against a bill to temporarily extend government funding on Tuesday, just hours before a shutdown — an uncomfortable position for a party that has long denounced shutdowns as pointless and destructive.

The bill has already passed the Republican-controlled House and would keep the government funded for seven more weeks while Congress works on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/economy-gdp-spending-trump-federal-reserve-rates-97346d37c4edaa00f519e45941f75264">annual spending legislation</a>.

Any legislation to fund the government will need support from at least 60 senators in the 100-member chamber. That means that at least eight Democrats would have to vote for the short-term funding bill, because Republican Sen.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/thomas-massie-trump-kentucky-primary-rand-paul-bc447fc30c913f520459f8f63e5d50ca">Rand Paul</a>&nbsp;of Kentucky is expected to vote against it.

During the last potential government shutdown in March, Schumer and nine other Democrats voted to break a filibuster and allow a Republican-led funding bill to advance to a final vote. The New York Democrat&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democrats-congress-chuck-schumer-government-funding-shutdown-43d1acea20c34ad28d848edc08ad6375">faced fierce backlash</a>&nbsp;from many in his own party for that decision, with some even calling for him to step down as Democratic leader.

Senate Democrats have begun to discuss some possible next steps if the government does shut down — potentially a proposal for a one- or two-week stopgap if Republicans will work with them on a health care fix, according to several people familiar with the private talks who requested anonymity to discuss them. But there is no consensus in the caucus about how to proceed, or guarantees that Republicans and Trump would negotiate.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759179453157.jpeg" alt="Vice President JD Vance and other GOP leaders spoke to reporters after the unsuccessful meeting on Monday-photo by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President" />
 <figcaption>Vice President JD Vance and other GOP leaders spoke to reporters after the unsuccessful meeting on Monday-photo by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;Monday afternoon showing little willingness to compromise from their entrenched positions in order to avoid a lapse in funding.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SCHUMER: &quot;We have very large differences on health care...&quot; Yes, Democrats want taxpayers to fund free health care for illegals and Republicans do not. <a href="https://t.co/ZkA9HaJEBX">pic.twitter.com/ZkA9HaJEBX</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972763437567816170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>If government funding legislation isn't passed by Congress and signed by Trump on Tuesday night, many government offices across the nation will be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-omb-government-shutdown-mass-firings-41e2bb0ebd2d2cc13b2894721d6b6641">temporarily shuttered</a>&nbsp;and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation's economy.But lawmakers were locked in an impasse Monday as Democrats demanded legislation to extend health care benefits and Republicans dared them to vote against legislation that would keep government funding mostly at current levels.“There are still large differences between us,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said as he left the White House.Vice President JD Vance told reporters after the meeting, “I think we’re headed into a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>: Democrats want a $1.5 TRILLION spending package that funded free health care for illegals. We told them that was absurd — and now they&#39;re willing to shut down the government over it. It&#39;s unacceptable. <a href="https://t.co/B8aUN9cp4i">pic.twitter.com/B8aUN9cp4i</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972765852484391095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpeakerJohnson</a>: &quot;During the Biden Administration, there were 13 threatened shutdowns. The Republicans, in the minority, did the right thing — we kept the government open. We&#39;re simply asking for the Democrats to do the same.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/PqPKlOGjN4">pic.twitter.com/PqPKlOGjN4</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972766650626920751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/LeaderJohnThune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeaderJohnThune</a> on the Democrats pulling America towards a government shutdown over their partisan demands: &quot;This is a hijacking of the American people — and it&#39;s the American people that are going to pay the price.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/GvHzHgEKMk">pic.twitter.com/GvHzHgEKMk</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972767146515337390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/WHOMB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WHOMB</a> Director <a href="https://twitter.com/russvought?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@russvought</a>: This can all be avoided if Democrats accept the reasonable position, which the House has already passed — a short term Continuing Resolution. Democrats&#39; $1.5 TRILLION demand is hostage taking and it&#39;s unacceptable. <a href="https://t.co/MjRuTLayhj">pic.twitter.com/MjRuTLayhj</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1972767237678526903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just left the White House meeting with Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. This fight is about the healthcare of the American people. <a href="https://t.co/q0HALCVKhq">pic.twitter.com/q0HALCVKhq</a>&mdash; Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepJeffries/status/1972773826875556098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><h2>Democrats' health care demands</h2><a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">Trump has shown little interest</a>&nbsp;in entertaining Democrats' demands on health care, even as he agreed to hold a sit-down meeting Monday with Schumer, along with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. The Republican president has said repeatedly he fully expects the government to enter a shutdown this week.“If it has to shut down, it’ll have to shut down,” Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-democrats-health-care-blame-ee852953197b7b59f3447aa3a2167ac0">said Friday</a>. “But they’re the ones that are shutting down government.”The Trump administration has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-health-care-subsidies-schumer-6b0d64fe442fc4fa8a8daf283a30ce76">tried to pressure Democratic lawmakers</a>&nbsp;into backing away from their demands, warning that federal employees could be permanently laid off in a funding lapse.“Chuck Schumer said a few months ago that a government shutdown would be chaotic, harmful and painful. He’s right, and that's why we shouldn't do it,” Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said Sunday on NBC's “Meet the Press.”Still, Democrats argued Trump's agreement to hold a meeting shows he's feeling the pressure to negotiate. They say that because Republicans control the White House and Congress, Americans will mostly blame them for any&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdowns-history-schumer-trump-f442ba1392fab3e7cab37756302e829c">government shutdown</a>.Democrats are pushing for an extension to Affordable Care Act&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/economic-bill-house-vote-be99d8db5bd610c5b1d78bc047a03e77">tax credits</a>&nbsp;that have subsidized health insurance for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. The credits, which are designed to expand coverage for low- and middle-income people, are set to expire at the end of the year.At a Monday news conference, Jeffries, a New York Democrat, called health care cuts a “five-alarm fire” that is rippling across communities nationwide.“We’re not going to simply go along to get along with a Republican bill that continues to gut the health care of everyday Americans who are already living with this Trump economy, where costs aren’t going down but they’re going up,” he said.The pandemic-era ACA subsidies are set to expire in a matter of months if Congress fails to act.Some Republicans are open to extending the tax credits but want changes. Thune said Sunday that the program is “desperately in need of reform” and Republicans want to address&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-musk-doge-waste-fraud-abuse-635b1419014a43e061f548c9713860c4">“waste, fraud and abuse.”</a>&nbsp;He has pressed Democrats to vote for the funding bill and take up the debate on tax credits later.<h2>How will Democrats vote?</h2>To hold on to their negotiating leverage, Senate Democrats will likely have to vote against a bill to temporarily extend government funding on Tuesday, just hours before a shutdown — an uncomfortable position for a party that has long denounced shutdowns as pointless and destructive.The bill has already passed the Republican-controlled House and would keep the government funded for seven more weeks while Congress works on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/economy-gdp-spending-trump-federal-reserve-rates-97346d37c4edaa00f519e45941f75264">annual spending legislation</a>.Any legislation to fund the government will need support from at least 60 senators in the 100-member chamber. That means that at least eight Democrats would have to vote for the short-term funding bill, because Republican Sen.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/thomas-massie-trump-kentucky-primary-rand-paul-bc447fc30c913f520459f8f63e5d50ca">Rand Paul</a>&nbsp;of Kentucky is expected to vote against it.During the last potential government shutdown in March, Schumer and nine other Democrats voted to break a filibuster and allow a Republican-led funding bill to advance to a final vote. The New York Democrat&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democrats-congress-chuck-schumer-government-funding-shutdown-43d1acea20c34ad28d848edc08ad6375">faced fierce backlash</a>&nbsp;from many in his own party for that decision, with some even calling for him to step down as Democratic leader.Senate Democrats have begun to discuss some possible next steps if the government does shut down — potentially a proposal for a one- or two-week stopgap if Republicans will work with them on a health care fix, according to several people familiar with the private talks who requested anonymity to discuss them. But there is no consensus in the caucus about how to proceed, or guarantees that Republicans and Trump would negotiate.