Federal Shutdown Causes Unpaid Military Support, Agency Furloughs Across Multiple States

The ongoing federal government shutdown has led to significant operational impacts across various federal and military institutions. In Missouri, National Guard soldiers are volunteering to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities but are not receiving pay until the shutdown ends, despite expectations of compensation, a move criticized by state Senate Democrats. At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the shutdown has forced a drastic reduction in workforce, with less than 10% retained to oversee emergency enforcement and market surveillance, delaying critical financial activities like IPOs and crypto ETF approvals. Military installations such as Fort Riley and Fort Campbell have furloughed many civilian employees, suspending non-essential services, including social media communications and public events like Retiree Appreciation Day, while military personnel continue duties without pay. Essential services, including medical and safety operations, continue at these posts, but normal operations and full staffing are paused until federal funding is restored. These developments highlight the widespread disruptions and financial uncertainties caused by the shutdown across federal agencies and military installations.