As of October 3, 2025, the U.S. government remains shut down, and the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) is feeling the heat like a Metro escalator in July. Fueled by a healthcare funding standoff and whispers of Project 2025, this shutdown is less “temporary inconvenience” and more “bureaucratic hostage situation.” Here’s your brutally honest, fast-paced breakdown of the latest chaos.