Steamfitters union in NYC calls on lawmakers to approve funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Union Leaders Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown The leaders of New York City’s major labor unions appealed to Congress on Monday, urging them to support a Republican-sponsored bill aimed at ending the ongoing 27-day government shutdown. Robert J. Bartels Jr., business manager for Steamfitters Local 638, stated, “On behalf of thousands of hardworking individuals […]
Business organizations call on senators to approve clean funding legislation to restart the federal government
Business Owners Call for Government Reopening Amid Shutdown Small business owners have suffered significant financial losses due to the ongoing government shutdown, which commenced on October 1 after lawmakers couldn’t agree on funding by the deadline. On Monday, industry leaders penned a letter urging legislators to pass a straightforward continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the […]
Mercor increases its valuation to $10 billion after raising $350 million in Series C funding.
Mercor Secures $350 Million in Funding Mercor, a platform that links AI labs with subject matter experts to aid in training foundational AI models, has successfully raised $350 million at a valuation of $10 billion, as confirmed to TechCrunch. Felicis Ventures, which previously led a $100 million Series B round when the company was valued […]
SNAP funding ending expected to affect 40 million individuals
Over 40 million low-income individuals receiving food stamps are likely to face reductions or no assistance at all for their grocery expenses in the near future. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned it may withhold billions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency funds that Congress has allocated for emergencies if the government […]
Governor of Virginia Issues State of Emergency Amid SNAP Funding Worries
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) announced a state of emergency on Thursday as fears arise that SNAP benefit funding may be depleted by early November due to the ongoing government shutdown. On X, Youngkin described the state of emergency as an “unusual step,” attributing it to the “shamelessness of Congressional Democrats” who have yet to […]
Billionaire Supporting Trump Named for Funding Soldiers Amid Shutdown
Anonymous Billionaire’s Donation to U.S. Military During Shutdown A wealthy benefactor, who previously contributed $50 million to Donald Trump’s campaign, has also donated $130 million to support the U.S. military amid the government shutdown. This substantial donation came from Timothy Mellon, the grandson of former Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon, as reported by sources familiar […]
SNAP recipients advised to buy non-perishable items as funding deadline approaches during government shutdown
If the government shutdown persists, there’s a possibility that participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see their benefits end starting next Saturday, November 1. This information comes from various reports and official sources. SNAP, which assists around 42 million Americans monthly, managed to maintain its funding through October thanks to allocations received […]
Fetterman Urges Democrats to Be Honest Following Colleagues’ Failure to Support Troop Funding Bill
Fetterman Urges Party Action Amid Government Shutdown Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has offered some straightforward advice to his party during the ongoing 23-day government shutdown: he believes they should “just come clean and cut shit,” urging swift action to restart the government. His comments followed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to […]
List of donors funding Trump’s East Wing ballroom expansion is made public.
Major Companies Fund New White House Ballroom Recently, Amazon, Apple, and Google have stepped up as key contributors to a significant project that aims to create a new ballroom at the White House. This ambitious 90,000-square-foot space is also backed by various tech firms, defense contractors, and individual donors. On Wednesday, President Trump revised the […]
Closure to affect SNAP funding in several states
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is facing uncertainty as the government shutdown continues. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the program, sharing costs with states, which manage their own SNAP operations. While October’s benefits are secure due to monthly funding transfers, November’s assistance is now at risk […]