Pressure on Democrats grows to end shutdown. And, Gaza City receives evacuation orders

by The editor•2 October 2025•NPR

A sign on the entrance to the U.S. National Arboretum is seen as it is closed due to the federal government shutdown on Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C. The government shut down early Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a funding deal.

The White House is intensifying pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown. And, Gaza City has been ordered to evacuate as Israel expands its ground operations.

(Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)