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A U.S. government shutdown halted nuclear weapons production, furloughing 1,400 NNSA staff and raising national security concerns.
A government shutdown starting October 1, 2025, has furloughed about 1,400 full-time staff at the National Nuclear Security Administration, disrupting U.S. nuclear weapons production and raising concerns about long-term delays due to complex safety protocols.
The agency, unable to access previously approved funds, now relies on contractors to maintain key facilities.
The halt stems from a congressional impasse over funding and the Affordable Care Act, worsening concerns about national security and dwindling conventional weapons stockpiles.
Meanwhile, former President Trump opposes further arms deliveries to Ukraine, while Russia warns of escalating tensions.
Un cierre del gobierno de Estados Unidos detuvo la producción de armas nucleares, despidiendo a 1,400 empleados de NNSA y aumentando las preocupaciones de seguridad nacional.