1. The Smithsonian Institution has temporarily closed its museums in Washington DC due to the ongoing US government shutdown.
2. The Smithsonian used prior-year funds to remain open since the shutdown began but is closing due to the prolonged impasse.
3. Over 4,000 federal employees have received layoff notices from various departments, including the Treasury Department and Health & Human Services, as a result of the budget deadlock between Republicans and Democrats.
2. The Smithsonian used prior-year funds to remain open since the shutdown began but is closing due to the prolonged impasse.
3. Over 4,000 federal employees have received layoff notices from various departments, including the Treasury Department and Health & Human Services, as a result of the budget deadlock between Republicans and Democrats.
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Summary
1. Washington DC's Smithsonian Institution has closed its museums due to the prolonged US government shutdown, after utilizing prior-year funds since its commencement.
2. Thousands of federal employees, such as those from the Treasury Department and Health & Human Services, have received layoff
2. Thousands of federal employees, such as those from the Treasury Department and Health & Human Services, have received layoff
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251013_07/#summary
Date: Oct. 13, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-13
Created: 2025/10/14 15:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:26
Last Read: 2025/10/14 15:11