Is the US government still closed? Here's what we know on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

It's Day 15 of the partial U.S. government shutdown and the first regular paycheck to be missed by most federal employees.

via: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/15/federal-government-shutdown-day-15-october-15-2025/86691712007/