Shutdown threatens FBI and DOJ staffing
As the federal government shutdown takes effect Oct. 1, 2025, a CBS News report examines how the funding lapse could affect U.S. law‑enforcement operations — notably at the FBI and the Department of Justice. The piece (a CBS News video by Jake Rosen) outlines likely operational consequences including furloughs of non‑excepted staff, required work without pay for excepted personnel, delayed administrative support and potential slowdowns in investigations and prosecutions across the country.
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🔍 Key Facts
- The federal government shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025, triggering agency contingency plans.
- FBI and DOJ employees face differing statuses: 'excepted' staff may be required to work without pay while non‑excepted staff could be furloughed, potentially disrupting investigations and case processing.
- CBS News published a video report (reporter Jake Rosen) summarizing how the funding lapse may operationally affect federal law‑enforcement functions and worker morale.