Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing.
During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise,
client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key
developments, legislative dynamics and potential impacts to your
operations and federal engagement.
Breaking News
With November 21 three weeks away, lawmakers soon will be forced
to extend the end date for legislation to keep the government open.
Republican leaders are considering a continuing resolution (CR)
that would stretch sometime between mid-January and March 2026.
Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District
of Massachusetts said she will likely force the Trump
Administration to use $5 billion from U.S. Department of
Agriculture contingency funds to pay for November's
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, though a
final ruling has not been announced. The program costs about $8
billion monthly. The administration likely would appeal an
