October 2, 2025 The headlines are dramatic: “Government Shuts Down as Budget Talks Collapse.”But if you’re an investor, a business owner, or a nonprofit leader, the real question isn’t about the drama in D.C., it’s about what this means for you. Let’s walk through what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should be paying attention to in the days ahead. How We Got Here The short version is that Congress missed the deadline to pass the 12 appropriations bills that fund the government. Usually, when lawmakers run out of time, they pass a short-term “continuing resolution” to keep the [...]