Treasury Secretary Bessent expresses disappointment over the shutdown, claiming Democrats are negotiating like ‘terrorists’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent expressed concerns on Thursday about the potential negative impact of government shutdowns on economic growth, attributing the blame to Democrats for the ongoing dispute. During an appearance on CNBC’s “Scoobox,” he noted, “This isn’t an effective way to engage in debate; it could lead to a government shutdown and a drop […]
USD/JPY strengthens as the dollar recovers, while a government shutdown raises concerns about the economy
The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its four-day upward trend against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as the USD/JPY pair rose during the US trading session. As of now, that pair is hovering around 147.25, showing an increase of about 0.12% for the day. This rebound of the greenback seems more technical rather than fundamentally […]
Politics Newsletter: Government shutdown continues
Trump Sees “Unprecedented Opportunity” to Cut Government During Shutdowns President Donald Trump expressed on Thursday that both Democrats and Republicans are addressing potential cuts to government agencies after failing to reach an agreement on a funding package. He shared this on his social media platform, mentioning a meeting with Russell Vought, the director of the […]
US stocks hover near record highs as technology continues to climb and Wall Street overlooks the government shutdown.
Technology Stocks Continue to Climb Amid Government Shutdown New York (AP) – Technology stocks are on the rise, even as Wall Street navigates a US government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.1%, continuing its upward trend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 117 points (0.3%) in less than an hour of trading, while the Nasdaq […]
Rachel Bade notes that pressure on Democrats regarding the shutdown will increase significantly.
Former Politico journalist Rachel Bade mentioned on Thursday that the pressure stemming from government shutdowns is likely to “surge” for the Democrats. In a conversation with Mark Halperin on the “2way” podcast, she noted that Republican lawmakers believe they can leverage the frustrations of federal workers and military personnel impacted by delayed compensation against Democrats. […]
Trump administration discovers an inventive method to make fun of Democrats during the shutdown
Members of the Trump administration have been known for their trolling antics, while Democrats seem to be holding their ground without much humor. Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the White House has consistently pushed out memes portraying Democrats as favoring government shutdowns. “You’re diving into a little bit of fun while negotiating honestly,” someone noted, […]
Trump’s GRAND STRATEGY for a shutdown signals TROUBLE for Democrats
Government Shutdown: Trump Addresses Funding Issues As the government shutdown commenced, President Trump made it clear that he wouldn’t give in to Democratic demands for funding healthcare for undocumented immigrants. He also pointed out that Democrats are wrestling with significant challenges. “The Democrats want this shutdown. When you shut things down, layoffs are necessary. So, […]
Significant flight delays may start soon with a shutdown as GOP takes steps to maintain operations.
Flight Safety Bill Introduced Amid Government Shutdown Fears With looming government shutdowns possibly affecting federal agencies, Representative Aaron Bean from Florida has put forward a bill aiming to keep American flights running smoothly regardless of the length of these closures. As air travel ramps up and millions of Americans prepare to fly in the upcoming […]
Taxpayers Spending $400 Million Daily for Bureaucrats Not Working Because of Government Shutdown
Sen. Joni Ernst Highlights Financial Impact of Federal Shutdown Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa expressed to Breitbart News on Thursday that taxpayers are incurring costs of $400 million daily due to federal employees who are not working amidst the ongoing Democratic shutdown. She remarked, “This shutdown, led by Schumer, is really affecting Americans in their […]
Trump Meets with Budget Director Russ Vought to Discuss Agency Reductions During Democrat Shutdown
Trump Plans Meeting to Discuss Federal Cuts Amid Shutdowns On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Russ Vought, Director of Management and Budget and a key figure behind Project 2025, to explore federal agencies that might face budget cuts as government shutdowns persist. In a post, Trump remarked, “About the true society […]