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Government shutdown won’t stop release of inflation report

Government shutdown won’t stop release of inflation report

BLS to Release Inflation Report Amid Government Shutdown The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Friday that it will proceed with the release of its monthly inflation report, despite the ongoing government shutdown. Furloughed employees are being brought back for this task. Scheduled for release on October 24, the consumer price index (CPI) for […]

Cybersecurity agency that opposed Trump is among the first affected by federal layoffs from the shutdown

Cybersecurity agency that opposed Trump is among the first affected by federal layoffs from the shutdown

Ongoing Government Shutdown Impacting CISA WASHINGTON — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will see permanent reductions due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, as reported. The reduction in force (RIF), which started on Friday, is expected to affect CISA’s workforce of 2,540 employees, along with numerous others in the federal government. This action […]

White House uses extreme measures during shutdown deadlock caused by Democrats

White House uses extreme measures during shutdown deadlock caused by Democrats

Government Shutdown Continues as Tensions Rise As the government shutdown stretches on with no clear resolution, President Trump’s administration is intensifying its criticism of the Democrats. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has started to issue notices regarding staff reductions, signaling major layoffs in various federal agencies. Russell Vought, the OMB Director, confirmed this […]

Military pay bill for Democrats stalled amid ongoing government shutdown

Military pay bill for Democrats stalled amid ongoing government shutdown

A bill supported by Democrats aimed at mandating a vote for military pay during the ongoing government shutdown was blocked in the House on Friday. As the shutdown extends into its third week, there are increasing calls from both Democrats and some Republicans for a vote to ensure that U.S. military personnel receive their paychecks […]

Mike Johnson prolongs House absence for the third week during government shutdown

Mike Johnson prolongs House absence for the third week during government shutdown

House Prorogued for Third Week Amid Stalemate Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has announced that the House of Representatives will remain prorogued for a third straight week as a way to pressure Senate Democrats in Washington. This move, I think, signifies an escalation aimed at lawmakers across party lines, particularly those backing healthcare demands deemed unreasonable […]

Johnson claims Democrats are ‘playing politics’ during government shutdown

Johnson claims Democrats are 'playing politics' during government shutdown

House Speaker Accuses Democrats of Politicizing Lives Amid Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) criticized Democrats on Friday for allegedly “politicizing” the ongoing government shutdown, suggesting they were more focused on political games than the well-being of American citizens. Johnson pointed fingers at Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party, claiming they were catering to their […]

Details of the Significant Defense Bill Recently Approved by the Senate Amidst the Shutdown

Details of the Significant Defense Bill Recently Approved by the Senate Amidst the Shutdown

Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill Amid Shutdown The Senate passed the annual defense policy bill on Thursday, finally breaking through weeks of stalemate over the substantial $879 billion package. This move is somewhat unusual, considering it happened during a government shutdown. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which allocates $879 billion for the U.S. military […]

September inflation report to be released by Trump administration despite shutdown

September inflation report to be released by Trump administration despite shutdown

The Trump administration plans to release an important inflation report later this month, despite having closed down the agency responsible for gathering essential economic data during the government shutdown. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will now be available on Friday, October 24, which is […]

Caller Claims Migrant ‘Invaders’ During Biden’s Administration Caused Government Shutdown

Caller Claims Migrant 'Invaders' During Biden's Administration Caused Government Shutdown

Caller Blames Biden for Government Shutdown During a recent C-SPAN call, a Republican caller accused former President Joe Biden of prolonging the government shutdown by permitting millions of undocumented immigrants to enter the U.S. The caller claimed that, without Biden’s border policies, the funding issues related to healthcare for these immigrants wouldn’t be as severe. […]