White House Directs Multiple Agencies to Prepare for Potential Government Shutdown

Background and Implications

With the funding deadline approaching, several key U.S. federal agencies have been instructed to activate contingency plans. White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought urged agency heads to take necessary actions to ensure essential operations can continue in the event of funding disruptions.

Agencies Impacted

The directive affects a wide range of departments, including but not limited to:

• Department of Defense
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of State
• Department of Treasury
• Department of Labor

Official Response and Outlook

Vought emphasized that while the administration remains committed to working with Congress to resolve the issue, the immediate focus is on ensuring agencies are prepared for a potential shutdown. He encouraged all employees to report for duty and perform their assigned responsibilities as the situation unfolds.