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Midnight Guillotine
Government Shutdown Hits at Midnight as Congress Deadlocks
Published October 1, 2025
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A satirical card reimagining the October 1 shutdown as a grotesque clock-tower monster cutting Congress's strings while citizens brace for the fallout.
The Real Story
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. after Congress failed to pass funding legislation. Lawmakers remained locked in disputes over appropriations levels, policy riders, and healthcare subsidies. As a result, hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furloughs or working without pay, and many services are suspended or limited. Essential operations, such as national security and emergency functions, continue while political blame swirls in Washington.
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