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Government shutdown leaves the economy in uncharted territory

The shutdown is halting the collection and release of statistics tracking the job market, public health and crop production.

Axios

Shutdown Gift of $130 Million For Military Sparks Legal Questions, Trump Says Donor Is a 'Friend'

In the midst of the government shutdown, an anonymous benefactor, called a “friend” by President Donald Trump, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon.

Benzinga

Timothy Mellon Donated $130 Million To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown: Report

Billionaire and Republican donor Timothy Mellon offered $130 million to help pay U.S. military members during the government shutdown.

Benzinga

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This mysterious billionaire and top Trump backer is behind a $130 million donation to pay troops during the government shutdown, report says

But the Antideficiency Act prevents federal agencies from spending more money than Congress allows or from using unpaid help that Congress hasn’t approved.

Fortune

Trump's Approval Rating Firm as Shutdown Drags on and East Wing Demolition Sparks Debate

In the midst of an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and a contentious White House renovation project, President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings have managed to stay relatively steady.

Benzinga

The Government Shutdown Isn't Stopping Trump From Amassing 'Emergency' Powers

As of mid-2025, there were roughly 50 simultaneous national emergencies in force.

Reason

USDA says it can't use contingency fund for food stamps - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department says it can’t use a reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

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Government Shutdown Chaos: Trump Blamed After 'Failed' Senate Vote Leaves Federal Workers in Limbo Over Pay

Amid the Trump shutdown, a Senate fight erupts over paying federal workers. See why Democrats blocked the GOP bill and if a deal can be reached to pay feds soon.

International Business Times UK

Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown

A judge in New Mexico halted legal proceedings in a federal death penalty case because the U.S. government shutdown is impeding the defendant’s right to legal representation

The Independent UK

Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘The greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’

Nearly 42 million people in danger as federal government shutdown continues and Snap funding to end 1 November

The Guardian - US

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices

The Independent UK

Trump economic guru Hassett offers blunt advice to federal workers going without paychecks during government shutdown

National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett addressed the crunch on unpaid government workers Friday after news of a spike in inflation

The Independent UK

3 Airline Stocks To Buy On The Dip

Over three weeks in, the federal government shutdown is closing in on the longest shutdown in history, catching up to the 34-day run of December 2019.

Benzinga

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

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International Business Times UK

Social Security 2026 COLA of 2.8% to Boost Average Monthly Income by $56 Amid Rising Inflation

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

International Business Times

US Consumer Inflation Rose Less Than Expected In September, Delayed Data Shows

US consumer inflation continued to heat up last month, but by less than expected, according to official data published nine days late due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

American Airlines CEO In 'Constant Contact' With Sean Duffy Amid Shutdown, 'Hopeful' That Government Will Reopen Soon

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) CEO Robert Isom has said that he hopes Congress will take action to end the ongoing government shutdown, which has impacted the aviation industry heavily.

Roll Call

Photos of the week | October 17-23, 2025 - Roll Call

This week saw dueling news conferences, the nationwide No Kings protest, and the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

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'Can't Pay Rent, Can't Buy a Shirt': US City Leaders Sound Alarm as Federal Shutdown Hits Local Economies

The US federal government shutdown is damaging local economies. Unpaid federal workers struggle with rent and shopping, while small businesses and public services face mounting pressure.

The Mary Sue

‘Get a grip man’: Mike Johnson claims Rep. Grijalva is making TikTok videos instead of working, forgets that he hasn’t sworn her in yet

One of the people who has been consistently speaking nonsense during the ongoing United States government shutdown, besides President Donald Trump, is definitely Republican leaning House Speaker Mike Johnson. The man has appeared almost every day in front of the press and blatantly lied.

Benzinga

Delayed Inflation Report Looms: Will It Shake Fed's Next Move?

After a nine-day delay caused by the ongoing government shutdown, September's Consumer Price Index report will finally land Friday morning, and economists say its impact on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path – and thus on markets –could be bigger than usual.

Roll Call

Bills to pay federal workers stall, but senators ready to compromise - Roll Call

The Senate blocked dueling bills to pay federal workers during the partial government shutdown, but a compromise could be in the works.

International Business Times

Republicans Warn Of Chaos At US Airports As Shutdown Drags

Republicans sounded the alarm Thursday over potential turmoil at US airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined holiday plans for millions of Americans.

Digital Camera World

BREAKING: The US government shutdown is preventing new camera launches. Leica M EV1 is delayed in the USA due to FCC authorization

With FCC offices closed due to the government shutdown, the launch of the Leica M EV1 has been delayed in the US

The Conversation

Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed

When the U.S. government shut down in late 2018, it furloughed nearly 600 Environmental Protection Agency pollution inspectors for more than a month. Those workers had to stop their work of monitoring and inspecting industrial sites for pollution, and stopped enforcing environmental-protection laws, including the Clean Air Act.

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