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Mike Lawler, Hakeem Jeffries get into fiery shouting match over government shutdown: 'Keep your mouth shut'

Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) got into an epic war of words with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) over his role in causing the partial government shutdown after catching him at...

New York Post - Politics - 1 hour ago

Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown -- The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.

The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills.

CBS News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Shutdown continues as Senate fails to pass government funding bill for a sixth time

We’d like to hear from you about how you’re experiencing the government shutdown, whether you’re a federal employee who can’t work right now or someone who is

NBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Nearly half the IRS workforce furloughed as shutdown enters its second week

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

Duffy says majority of flight delays caused by shutdown understaffing

Air traffic controller shortages caused over 2,000 flight delays Wednesday, with 53% of recent delays attributed to understaffing compared to the normal 5%, officials say.

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

IRS workforce slashed in half as government shutdown showdown stretches into second week

The IRS implements contingency plans during the government shutdown, suspending taxpayer services while maintaining tax processing and criminal investigations.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

FAA delays flights for third day as government shutdown continues

BALTIMORE: The Federal Aviation Administration delayed flights for a third straight day on Wednesday (Oct 8) at airports including Reagan Washington National and Newark Liberty International Airport as the agency continued to face higher-than-normal staffing shortages.There were nearly 3,000 flight delays by

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 hours ago

ACA subsidies set to expire fueling government shutdown

It’s the issue at the center of the government shutdown: subsidies for ACA healthcare plans that expire at the end of the year which will send premiums soaring for millions of Americans. Democrats want to negotiate an extension for the subsidies before voting to reopen the government and now GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene also says something needs to be done. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

NBC News - Health - 2 hours ago

Government shutdown drives staffing flight delays from 5% to 53% as air traffic controllers call out

Air traffic controller shortages caused over 2,000 flight delays Wednesday, with 53% of recent delays attributed to understaffing compared to the normal 5%, officials say.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

The government shutdown and travel delays -- Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said one of the reasons for staffing shortages at airports is that a growing number of air traffic controllers have been calling out sick. Those controllers don't know when they'll get their next paycheck amid the government shutdown. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said one of the reasons for staffing shortages at airports is that a growing number of air traffic controllers have been calling out sick. Those controllers don't know when they'll get their next paycheck amid the government shutdown. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Schumer and the Democrats hope to make Obamacare and the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck with that, Chuck!

The minority party might have found their mojo again after months of looking like losers, Eric Garcia writes. But the American public has a short memory

Independent UK - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Schumer hopes to make the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck, Chuck!

The minority party might have found their mojo again after months of looking like losers, Eric Garcia writes. But the American public has a short memory

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol

As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.

Military.com - US News - 4 hours ago

IRS to furlough nearly half its workforce as shutdown drags on

The move comes a week before a payment deadline for taxpayers who received extensions on their 2024 filings.

NBC News - Health - 4 hours ago

Sports Resume at Schools for Military Families After a Disruption Caused by the Government Shutdown -- Extracurricular activities have resumed at schools for military families after a pause tied to the federal government...

Extracurricular activities have resumed at schools for military families after a pause tied to the federal government shutdown halted sports and other school-related pursuits for several days.

Military.com - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Could the government shutdown spell disaster for air travel? Former airline pilot explains

The FAA is the latest federal agency to have taken a blow from the government shutdown, with air traffic control around the country experiencing staffing shortages. Matthew “Whiz”...

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Screaming match erupts between Hakeem Jeffries, Mike Lawler as government shutdown chaos continues

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler clashed in a screaming match over bipartisan ObamaCare subsidy legislation amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Fox News - Politics - 5 hours ago

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the shutdown

Here’s what to know about your rights as a passenger, and what you can do if delays and cancellations start piling up.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Kennedy says Schumer 'nervous as a pregnant nun' as socialist wing tightens grip amid government shutdown

Sen. John Kennedy predicts Sen. Chuck Schumer will quietly turn to Democrats to end the stalemate after bowing to far-left pressure with the "political shutdown."

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Navy goes ahead with big 250th birthday bash despite shutdown

The Navy will mark 250 years of service with a weeklong celebration in its birthplace of Philadelphia despite an ongoing government shutdown.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Two Senate Democrats clash with Mike Johnson in public spat over the shutdown and Epstein files

Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego pressed Johnson on why a Democrat who won a special House election in Arizona had not been sworn in.

NBC News - Business - 6 hours ago

IRS furloughs nearly half of its workforce due to government shutdown

The IRS furloughs came on the same day that the Senate again fell short of passing a funding resolution that would end the federal government shutdown.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

WASHINGTON: Tours at the US Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate repeated its loop on Wednesday (Oct 8) of failed votes on competing bills to reopen the government,

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

US Facing Worsening Flight Delays As Shutdown Snarls Airports

Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.

International Business Times - World - 6 hours ago

Why Rep. Bryan Steil thinks the government shutdown won't delay crypto regulation: CNBC Crypto World

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin recovers to the $122,000 level as the crypto pullback pauses. Plus, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.) discusses whether the ongoing government shutdown could delay the passage of crypto market structure regulation.

CNBC - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

MTG Blows Up GOP Shutdown Message With Health-Care Rant

The party line is that nobody should talk about Obamacare costs until the government reopens. Greene — and for a moment, Trump — begged to differ.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Moderate Dem undercuts Jeffries on ObamaCare compromise as government shutdown wears on

Rep. Tom Suozzi and 10 other House Democrats support a bipartisan one-year extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies set to expire in December.

Fox News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Johnson rejects push for military pay bill as shutdown fight intensifies

Speaker Mike Johnson says the House already voted to fund the government and pay troops, insisting it’s now up to the Senate to end the shutdown.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week

President Donald Trump and Republicans accuse Democrats, who want any funding bill to include health-care protections, of holding the government hostage.

CNBC - US News - 8 hours ago

Sports Resume at Schools for Military Families After a Disruption Caused by the Government Shutdown

Extracurricular activities have resumed at schools for military families after a pause tied to the federal government shutdown halted sports and other school-related pursuits for several days.

Military.com - US News - 8 hours ago

ICE Undeterred: Agents Arrest Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Killers, Domestic Abusers Despite Government Shutdown

ICE is continuing to arrest illegal aliens with violent criminal records across the United States despite the government shutdown.

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Lancaster Airport flights expected to continue through government shutdown

No disruptions to flights from Lancaster Airport are expected if federal subsidies stop this weekend because of the ongoing government shutdown.

Lancaster Online - Business - 8 hours ago

Democrat Jon Ossoff Hires Open Borders Aide Ahead of Shutdown to Give Illegal Aliens Health Care

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) hired an open borders aide as his senior counsel ahead of his vote to shut down the government as Democrats continue fighting to give illegal aliens health care.

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

TACO returns: 'Growing belief' in Washington that Trump is backing out on pledge to fire workers amid shutdown

‘This is stupid, even for them,’ one state department employee said on the potential firings

Independent UK - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

North America -- Major US airports struggle with flight delays and staff shortages as government shutdown enters second week

Major airports from coast to coast are struggling with flight delays caused by staff shortages as the government shutdown enters its second week.

Independent.ie - World - 11 hours ago

Travel delays spread to more airports as shutdown drags on

The FAA says it expects staffing shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport.

NBC News - US News - 11 hours ago

Government shutdown 101: We've been here before, here's what happens next

Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.

Fox News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

N.H.'s Shaheen becomes key player in back-channel Senate discussions to end government shutdown

The retiring Senate Democrat has credibility on both sides of the aisle as she participates in back-channel discussions to resolve the stalemate.

Boston Globe - Politics - 13 hours ago

What the government shutdown means for commercial real estate

A federal shutdown affects data collection, causes uncertainty for CRE dealmaking and hits investor confidence.

CNBC - US News - 14 hours ago

Federal workers in Chicago 'emotionally exhausted' from government shutdown, year of uncertainty

Three workers who spoke with the Sun-Times said they haven’t been furloughed, but they’ve dealt with uncertainties and fragmented coordination since the federal government shut down Oct. 1.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 15 hours ago

Will Air-Traffic Controllers End the Government Shutdown?

They’ve forced Trump to surrender before, and the flight delays are only getting started.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Flights delayed across multiple major airports in government shutdown

More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard

Independent UK - US News - 17 hours ago

Israeli navy attacks Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla

Ships of another flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza are attacked by Israeli navy early Wednesday. The attacks took place in...

Daily Sabah - World - 18 hours ago

Vertu Motors warns of up to £5.5m hit to yearly profits from JLR shutdown

It was ‘disappointing for the industry’ to experience issues during September, a key month for vehicle number plates being changed, Vertu said.

Evening Standard - Business - 18 hours ago

Delays spread to major airports across the U.S. as shutdown drags on

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.

NBC News - Business - 18 hours ago

North America -- Donald Trump threatens no back pay for federal workers hit in US government shutdown

US president Donald Trump’s administration warned yesterday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally -- Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.

BBC News - Business - 21 hours ago

Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues Cause Delays for 2nd Day Amid Shutdown

The FAA said staffing shortages ‘across the system’ were forcing traffic slowdowns at multiple airports to ensure safety.

Epoch Times - US News - 22 hours ago

Senators Respond to White House Threats on Back Pay for Furloughed Workers as Shutdown Nears Day 8

A White House Office of Management and the Budget memo questioned whether furloughed employees are entitled to back pay.

Epoch Times - US News - 23 hours ago

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says furloughed federal employees may not receive back pay after shutdown lifts

A draft White House memo lays down the details of the directive, which clashes with the Office of Personnel Management’s own September guidance, saying that federal workers are to receive retroactive pay after the shutdown lifts

First Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Tariffs to Fund Women and Infants Nutrition Program During Shutdown: White House

Section 232 tariff revenue comes from the 50 percent tariff imposed on aluminum and steel imports.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Government crawls into crisis as shutdown continues

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, your source for the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Johnson Seems to Be Stalling to Block Epstein-Files Vote -- The Speaker claims he can't swear in Adelita Grijalva, who plans to sign the discharge petition, during the government shutdown. That's not true.

The Speaker claims he can’t swear in Adelita Grijalva, who plans to sign the discharge petition, during the government shutdown. That’s not true.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. Navy eyes autonomous vessels -- After years of losing ground to China, American defense startups are now working to change how U.S. military ships are manufactured. Saronic Technologies aims to produce batches of autonomous maritime drones for the U.S. Navy by 2031. Rob Lehman, chief commercial officer, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

After years of losing ground to China, American defense startups are now working to change how U.S. military ships are manufactured. Saronic Technologies aims to produce batches of autonomous maritime drones for the U.S. Navy by 2031. Rob Lehman, chief commercial officer, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

Kudlow: Shutdown is 'opportunity' for Trump to fire 500,000 workers

‘They're not essential, and the public would understand that’

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Don't Fear the Government Shutdown

In general, we don’t need to fear any government shutdown, which is usually positive for stocks.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Republicans face pressure to consider Democrats' health-care demands as shutdown drags on

Democrats have refused to vote for any funding legislation unless it includes an extension of Obamacare subsidies, which are due to expire before January.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Chicago TSA leader on government shutdown, working with no pay

TSA officers and air traffic controllers are deemed essential to public safety and are required to continue working, without pay, for as long as the shutdown lasts.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

The move by the Republican administration was widely seen as a strong-arm tactic — a way to pressure lawmakers to reopen the government, now in the seventh day of a shutdown.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

At the center of shutdown fight, healthcare is one of the most intractable issues in Congress

There are some Republicans in Congress who want to extend the higher subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump's shutdown is jackpot for billionaires while working Americans pay

President Donald Trump faces criticism for breaking campaign promises on healthcare costs while his tariffs and policies drive inflation higher for Americans.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

RSC Chair Rep. August Pfluger: Democrat Shutdown 'Devastating' to Military Readiness

The Democrat government shutdown is "devastating" to military readiness, Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

JLR reveals tumbling sales as it is set to restart production after shutdown

The British carmaker said it had been a ‘challenging quarter’ as it also grappled with the impact of higher US tariffs.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 day ago

Hopes dim in prediction markets as traders bet government shutdown will drag on for weeks

Federal government shutdown prompts $4 million in prediction market bets, with 72% of Polymarket traders expecting at least two-week duration.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Missing this pay date may be too much for Trump and Congress to prolong shutdown

While the sides have dug in their heels regarding the budget, missing a pay period for the military may not be seen as worth the fallout.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Trump demands Dems 'open our government' as shutdown enters seventh day and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Travel News -- Delays at US airports due to staffing issues as government shutdown persists

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said staffing issues were causing delays at several airports including Newark and Denver on Monday.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump advisors amp up extreme rhetoric against Democrats during government shutdown, immigration raids

Miller's rhetoric comes amid a federal crackdown on Portland, Ore., where he says the president has unchecked authority to protect federal lives and property.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Rent, groceries on minds of US military families in Asia Pacific as government shutdown continues

Americans with the U.S. military in the Pacific are concerned about how they will afford groceries and rent if the shutdown continues.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US Airports Report Delays Amid Staffing Issues Due to Government Shutdown

An increasing number of air traffic controllers have called in sick since the shutdown began, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues

No air traffic controllers were expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area, and the Denver and Newark airports were experiencing delays due to shortages.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Senate Again Rejects Competing Bills to End Government Shutdown

A series of discussions and votes over the past week have failed to produce a government funding deal that both sides support.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump Open to 'Right Deal' on Obamacare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Standoff

The president said negotiations were underway with Democrats that could produce ’very good things’ with respect to health care.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations -- Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations. -- Oct 5

Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Senate to vote again on funding bill as government shutdown stalemate persists

President Donald Trump could "start taking sharp measures" if the Senate does not pass the funding bill, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

House, Senate Locked in a Shutdown Stalemate: What Happened

How the first week of the new government shutdown played out.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump Says Federal Layoffs Happening Right Now Amid Shutdown

Several bills have failed to pass, but the Senate is slated to vote again on a stopgap measure later on Monday.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

The Deep Politics of the Government Shutdown

On this episode of The Time of Monsters: Chris Lehmann on racism, austerity and the Democrats finding courage.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

How much do government shutdowns cost American taxpayers?

The federal government shutdown that began October 1st may cost American taxpayers billions in back pay and administrative expenses based on past shutdowns.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Will Russell Vought Be the Grim Reaper of the Government Shutdown?

Trump’s OMB director has suggested he’ll institute mass firings and agency closures, but no one in the White House seems to grasp the economic impact of such moves.

The Nation - Politics - 2 days ago

Amid a government shutdown, Trump joins Navy's anniversary celebration

Despite a federal government shutdown, President Trump marks the Navy's 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Pete Hegseth Blasts Woke Diversity at Navy's 250th Anniversary

War Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated President Trump's "America first, and peace through strength" stance and blasted DEI at the Navy's 250th anniversary.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

'There will start to be layoffs' if Trump decides shutdown talks stalled: Hassett

Democrats are holding firm on their health-care demands, pushing to include a permanent extension of enhanced premium tax credits in funding legislation.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

The government shutdown hasn't stopped the stock market. Here's what may.

Past shutdowns have had minimal effect on the stock market or on the economy, and the bet on Wall Street is that something similar will happen again. That’s not to say there aren’t risks.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

BROADCAST BIAS: Human-interest sob stories mask media's partisan shutdown spin

Let's look at how the broadcast networks consistently blame Republicans for government shutdowns. There are plenty of examples from Chuck Schumer and Speaker Mike Johnson interviews.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

CNN's Van Jones turns on Democrats during government shutdown fight over political strategy

CNN political commentator Van Jones shared his ‘concern’ about Democrats amid the government shutdown on ‘Real Time’ Friday.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Senate rejects shutdown resolution; Trump halts chicago aid

US President Donald Trump's administration froze $2.1 billion in Chicago transit funding on Friday, starving another Democratic city of funds as a bid to end the government shutdown failed again in...

International The News - World - 4 days ago

The Other Demand Democrats Should Make During the Shutdown Fight

The real prize is winning the 2026 election, and there’s a Trump executive order standing in the way.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

US government shutdown to drag into next week

Washington: The US government shutdown is set to stretch into next week after senators voted on Friday for a fourth time to reject a funding fix propo...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago projects, Red Line extension in shutdown fight with Dems

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday accused President Donald Trump of "holding bipartisan funding hostage" and hurting hardworking people.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Government shutdown: Senate funding measures fail again as deadlock continues

The Trump administration, which was already working to shrink the size of government, said the shutdown could lead to layoffs of thousands of federal workers.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Army cancels Best Squad Competition because of government shutdown

The yearly competition to find the Army’s best squad of soldiers, scheduled for this month, will not happen because of the lapse in funding.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 5 days ago

How does a government shutdown affect you?

What are your concerns during federal government shutdowns, whether averted or not? Do you worry about a loss of services, the risk of health care lapses, workforce morale and/or a dysfunctional government overall?

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Trump admin freezes $2.1B for Chicago projects, blames Dems for shutdown holdup

The move came on the third day of the federal government shutdown, which President Donald Trump has blamed on Democrats in Congress.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Democrats Must Decide What It Means to Win a Shutdown Fight

They aren’t going to get everything they’re demanding. But Democrats can show they’re willing to fight and rehearse a midterms message.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

US delays publishing key jobs report due to government shutdown

Washington: The United States suspended the publication of a key employment report Friday as a partial government shutdown entered its third day, cast...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

Federal Reserve officials may have to determine next steps for interest rates without access to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September employment data.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Democrats take major gamble over US government shutdown

Democrats’ refusal to pass funding Bill sees Republicans threaten mass federal lay-offs

Irish Times - World - 5 days ago

Is the Trump Administration's Shutdown Messaging Illegal?

Federal-agency websites and federal workers’ email messages blame Democrats for the shutdown in a possible violation of the Hatch Act.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

With the government shutdown threatening air travel, a GOP bill seeks to keep flights running

As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that flights can continue on schedule.

Fox News - US News - 6 days ago

Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. GDP could take a hit from the shutdown

The Cabinet official spoke on the second day of the government closure.

CNBC - Business - 6 days ago

Government shutdown begins as division rules Washington

Washington has ground to a halt thanks to a government shutdown, triggered by Congress being unable to agree on a funding bill. It is the 15th government shutdown since 1981, which will likely slow the release of key reports and lead to the furlough of 750,000 federal workers at a daily cost of…

SBS - Politics - 6 days ago

Government Shutdown Could Help Democrats in the Long Run | Opinion

The federal government shut down last night, as a result of the Hobson’s Choice Republicans offered the Democrats.

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

Vance Explains Trump's Racist Shutdown Posts Are 'Funny'

The AI videos of Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero are actually hilarious (if you’re a rich white VP who won’t be furloughed).

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

The government shutdown is likely to cement additional Fed interest rate cuts

Chair Jerome Powell and his fellow central bankers likely will err on the side of caution, which would be a bias towards easing.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

How the Government Shutdown Will End

Republicans could erode Democratic unity, or Trump may cut a deal on Obamacare subsidies. Either way, an extremely long shutdown is likely.

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

Democrats Must Address the Real Reason They Want a Shutdown

Health-care policy is important, but curbing Trump’s power is the ballgame here.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This could be different

For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns have been nonevents for both markets and the economy.

CNBC - Business - 8 days ago

Gold Hits New Record High Again Amid Government Shutdown Fears, Weaker Dollar

The uncertainty surrounding the shutdown is creating a safe-haven demand for gold among investors.

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

Labor Dept. won't release key jobs report, other data, in case of a shutdown

The Department is preparing for what would amount to a news and data blackout should the government suspend operations.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

A possible risk to markets from a shutdown getting chatter on trading floors

Wall Street is questioning some of the tail risk from a government shutdown and how it might differ from what's happened in prior closures.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

Shutdown Layoffs Threat Shows Limit of GOP's Fear Tactics

The administration is trying to make the shutdown as painful as possible in hopes that Democrats will fold once again. It’s not working.

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms

Congressional lawmakers have until the end of the month to try to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown.

CNBC - Health - 25 days ago

China's Pigment Dumping Blamed for Critical Minerals Mining Shutdown, 200 Jobs on the Line

Despite strong financial performance, the company will slow and then cease operation of some of its assets as international demand weakens.

Epoch Times - Business - 26 days ago

A Single Server Holds All Navy Pay and Promotion Data. DOGE Canceled a Contract to Upload It to the Cloud. -- The Navy has been in a yearslong struggle to modernize its critically important human resources computer systems that...

The Navy has been in a yearslong struggle to modernize its critically important human resources computer systems that underpin a whole host of vital tasks like pay and promotions.

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

Roadrunner and Coyote: Navy Set to Deploy Land-Based Anti-Drone Systems at Sea -- Ever since the Navy repelled its first wave of drone attacks from the Houthi rebels, there has been criticism over the fact...

Ever since the Navy repelled its first wave of drone attacks from the Houthi rebels, there has been criticism over the fact that commanders were turning to multimillion-dollar missiles to down drones that cost fractions of that amount.

Military.com - Technology - 6 months ago

Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition

Government would have shut down at midnight Eastern time if lawmakers had not passed spending resolution

Voice of America - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Ospreys Cleared to Fly Again, But Problematic Gearbox Gets More Scrutiny -- The Navy office that oversees the military's use of the V-22 Osprey is allowing the services to resume flying the aircraft...

The Navy office that oversees the military's use of the V-22 Osprey is allowing the services to resume flying the aircraft while ordering yet another key component -- one that has led to at least one deadly crash -- to undergo further scrutiny.

Military.com - Technology - 9 months ago