Federal workers face delayed paychecks and financial uncertainty during the government shutdown. Many are working without pay, impacting personal finances and essential government services. Shutdown affects 700,000+ furloughed employees.
IRS retracts advice on furlough back pay, aligning with Trump administration's stance. Democrats and Republicans reject the new legal argument. The 2019 Civil Servant Fair Therapy Act is at the center of the controversy.
Senate to vote on House-backed bill to avert government shutdown. Agencies navigate funding gap with carryover funds, facing potential furloughs and service disruptions. Employee uncertainty rises.
