Government shutdown probability exceeds 40% in October 2026

Despite efforts to avoid a shutdown, partisan tensions over defense spending and supplemental funding requests will escalate. The risk of a shutdown rises as the election approaches and funding deadlines near in October.

politics · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

55%

Closes

2026-10-31

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