Survey shows Republicans, Trump, and Democrats are all at fault for the shutdown.
In the latest discourse surrounding the government shutdown, a recent poll highlights a widespread sentiment among Americans regarding accountability. It appears that blame is being attributed to a mix of Republicans, Democrats, and even President Trump, according to a report. The survey posed the question of responsibility for the shutdown, revealing that 67% of respondents […]
Trump Administration Dismisses Whole Agency in Quick Action During Schumer Shutdown
White House Initiates Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown The White House has started implementing layoffs, including cuts in various departments under the Treasury Department, as the government shutdown continues. Termination notices were sent to all employees of the Community Financial Institutions Foundation (CDFI), according to officials. This decision follows repeated warnings from White House officials that […]
Agencies impacted by shutdown layoffs
The White House declared on Friday its intention to proceed with layoffs during the ongoing government shutdown, fulfilling a previous warning. Various government agencies have indicated that personnel have received Reduction in Force (RIF) notifications. While the exact number of employees impacted is still unclear, early estimates suggest it could reach into the thousands. Russell […]
When military personnel and federal employees will not receive their first paycheck due to the shutdown
With the federal government shutdown now in effect, many federal workers and military personnel will soon find themselves without pay. The shutdown began on October 1, and there’s little indication it will be resolved quickly. Just this past Thursday, the Senate turned down a bill aimed at reopening the government, and they won’t convene again […]
US Soldiers Are About To Go Without Their Salary For The First Time Ever During Schumer Shutdown
Active-duty military personnel could face delays in their paychecks following the Senate Democrats’ decision to shut down the government indefinitely. Since the government shutdown began on October 1, U.S. military members have been temporarily furloughed. The uncertainty around their pay has raised concerns, with about 1.3 million active-duty soldiers likely not seeing their first paycheck […]
Environmental organization submits complaints regarding Hatch Act violations by HHS and Forest Service over ‘partisan’ shutdown communications.
Environmental advocates have lodged a Hatch Act complaint against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Forest Service. They claim these agencies are sending “partisan” messages that blame Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Both the HHS and the Forest Service have posted messages on their websites that criticize Democrats in response […]
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
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
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
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 […]