Tax extension submissions are still required by October 15 despite the government shutdown. Here’s what to understand.
IRS Tax Filing Deadline Amid Government Shutdown Even with the U.S. government currently closed, taxpayers who received an extension from the IRS earlier this year must still submit their income tax returns by October 15th. An IRS representative mentioned to CBS News, “Taxpayers should continue to file, deposit, and pay their federal income taxes as […]
Mark Levin reveals the true reason behind the government shutdown
U.S. Government Shutdown Update The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown starting October 1, largely because of a stalemate in Congress regarding the allocation of federal budget funds. In essence, the shutdown reflects a more complex issue at play. Democrats are reportedly advocating for the inclusion of health care for undocumented immigrants in the budget […]
Sen. Kennedy likens Senate shutdown disorder to a ‘game room in a psychiatric facility’
Republican lawmakers are placing the blame for the ongoing government shutdown on Senate Democrats, particularly targeting Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York. They accuse him of catering to the far left and advocating for excessive spending, as the standoff drags into its third week. For Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, the impasse appears to have […]
Possible government shutdown heads into third week with Senate set for another vote
Senate Set to Vote on Government Reopening as Shutdown Continues The Senate is expected to reconvene on Tuesday to vote on a proposal aimed at reopening the government. However, history suggests that reaching an agreement is still a distant goal, and the plan is likely to falter once more. As the government shutdown nears its […]
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo temporarily shut down due to a shutdown
The Smithsonian Institution and the National Zoo officially closed their doors to the public on Sunday, marking the 13th day of the ongoing government shutdown. On Friday, the Smithsonian announced via social media platform X that the museum would shut down on Sunday, with no clear date for reopening. “Due to the government shutdown, the […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Democrats for Lavish Fundraiser with ‘Hot Tubs’ Amid Ongoing Shutdown
Government Shutdown Criticism Amid Fundraisers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has voiced his disapproval of Democrats heading to upscale fundraisers in Napa Valley, which feature hot tubs and organic vineyards, during a government shutdown. He highlighted this contrast in a tweet, pointing out, “Tomorrow, in the midst of a government shutdown, Democrats will be heading to […]
Johnson cautions that a government shutdown might turn into the longest in US history.
Government Shutdown Enters Its 13th Day During a press conference on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) delivered a firm warning as the government shutdown reached its 13th day. He stated, “Unless Democrats abandon their partisan tactics and approve a straightforward budget that reopens the government and compensates federal workers, we are on track to […]
Government shutdown will not affect October 15 tax extension deadline
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) recently spoke on “Morning with Mary” about the ongoing government shutdown. He touched on the widening gap within the Democratic Party and commented on President Donald Trump’s significant efforts toward peace in Israel. Even with the government shutdown still in effect, taxpayers who requested an extension to file their tax returns […]
Shrinking paychecks increase pressure on Republicans, Trump, and Democrats to resolve the shutdown
Growing Pressure on Lawmakers Amid Shutdown As the week unfolds, the urgency for lawmakers to resolve the government shutdown is likely to escalate. This comes as many workers, particularly in the military, start facing pay cuts. Currently, both Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse, showing little willingness to compromise. However, the fear of being […]
EUR/USD stays steady above 1.1600 as US-China trade issues and government shutdown persist
EUR/USD has stabilized after an almost 0.5% increase in the previous session, currently trading near 1.1620 during the Asian hours on Monday. However, the US dollar might strengthen further as trade tensions between the US and China continue to escalate. The dollar could keep facing challenges due to the ongoing US government shutdown. President Trump […]