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 less three weeks away, the U.S. Congress may be
forced to extend the end date for legislation to reopen the
government. Republican leaders are discussing a continuing
resolution (CR) that would expire sometime between mid-January and
March 2026.
Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the
District of Rhode Island on October 31 ordered the Trump
Administration to pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) benefits through a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
contingency fund, which would partially cover benefits for
November. Judge McConnell is scheduled to hear a request today that
would force the administration to pay for
