Senate vote to prevent government shutdown falls short for the sixth time as shutdown continues into its second week
Government Shutdown Continues as Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful for the sixth time in passing a stopgap measure aimed at resolving the ongoing government shutdown, which has now stretched into its second week. A continuing resolution, previously approved by the House of Representatives, faced a significant setback […]
‘Stay Quiet’: Hakeem Jeffries Clashes with House Republican About Government Shutdown
Verbal Clash in New York Over Government Shutdown On Wednesday afternoon, a heated exchange transpired between two New Yorkers regarding the ongoing government shutdown and the Democrats’ refusal to reopen government offices. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler confronted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outside a Democratic press conference. Jeffries, who had been vocal about Republican […]
Ossoff Brings on Open Borders Assistant Ahead of Shutdown to Provide Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Jon Ossoff Hires Pro-Open Borders Adviser Ahead of Government Vote Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia has appointed Katie Shepherd, an advocate for open borders, as a senior adviser just before a crucial vote that could lead to a government shutdown. This move comes as Democrats are continuing their push to extend health care services […]
Johnson disputes with Democratic senators during government shutdown
Government Shutdown Tensions Erupt Between Speaker Johnson and Senators On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) faced a heated moment with Senators Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) outside his office, amid rising tensions on the eighth day of the government shutdown. The two senators gathered reporters to publicly push Johnson to administer the […]
Bobby Scott Upset After Emails from Absent Workers Allegedly Criticize Them Regarding Shutdown
Accusations of Hatch Act Violations Amid Government Shutdown Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat from Virginia, recently accused officials from the Trump administration of breaching federal law by implementing automated email replies that blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Scott, who leads the House Education and Labor Committee, has called on Republicans to investigate whether […]
IRS to temporarily lay off almost half of its employees due to government shutdown
IRS to Furlough Nearly Half of Its Workforce Amid Ongoing Shutdown WASHINGTON — Nearly half of IRS employees are set to be furloughed on Wednesday due to the continuing government shutdown, as indicated by a revised contingency plan recently posted on the agency’s website. Most IRS operations will be suspended, according to a separate communication […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses separate bill for US troop payments, suggests federal workers ‘should’ receive back pay amid ongoing shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown heads into its second week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) declined to support a separate measure aimed at funding the salaries for U.S. military personnel. During a press conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted that a temporary funding bill passed by the House of Commons on September 19 […]
Markets focus on Powell and the potential US shutdown today
The US dollar (USD) has reached a two-month high, fueled by worries about a potential government shutdown and a prevailing risk-averse sentiment in the foreign exchange markets. Additionally, the minutes from the FOMC indicated that more interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, though the overall tone was quite cautious. Highlights on Thursday, October […]
The shutdown is already leading to flight delays, with service to over 170 airports potentially halting completely.
(NEXSTAR) – The ongoing federal government shutdown that started on October 1 is beginning to disrupt air travel, as noted by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to increasing delays at several major airports, and smaller regional airports face potential closure by the end of the week. The funding […]
Government shutdown reaches day 8 as Trump considers backpay for furloughed workers
The Trump administration is intensifying the impact of an ongoing government shutdown, which is now on its eighth day, showing no immediate signs of resolution. Recently, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) unveiled a plan that, according to reports, does not promise back pay for federal employees who are currently furloughed. This […]