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Government shutdown nears: What services are impacted?
If the government shuts down, millions of federal employees will not be paid, non-essential agencies will stop service, and citizens may experience delays in services such as air travel, social ...The Hill - 32m -
Here’s What Could Happen in a Government Shutdown
With a funding deadline approaching, workers are bracing for the possibility of a disruptive holiday season, which could include longer wait times for travelers.The New York Times - 35m -
What a government shutdown could mean for air travel
A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.CNBC - 43m -
What is a US government shutdown and who does it affect?
Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.BBC News - 1h -
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.CBS News - 1h -
Eye Opener: Congress scrambles to avoid government shutdown
Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown as the Trump-backed funding bill is rejected by lawmakers from both parties. Also, Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, is ...CBS News - 3h -
Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays
Lawmakers are working to avoid a government shutdown before the Saturday deadline after a bill backed by President-elect Trump failed in the House. NBC News' Ali Vitali reports on what could happen ...NBC News - 4h -
FirstFT: US government on brink of shutdown
Also in today’s newsletter, crypto hedge funds’ windfall and US sends envoys to SyriaFinancial Times - 5h -
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Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.Wired - 1d -
Trump: ‘If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now’
President-elect Trump said Friday that a government shutdown should start under President Biden’s administration and not after he is sworn in next month. “If there is going to be a shutdown of ...The Hill - 3h -
Republicans Offered a Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Also, country music was ubiquitous in 2024. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 18h -
Many federal workers at risk of furlough ahead of potential government shutdown
Many federal workers are at risk of furlough as Congress works to avert a federal government shutdown.ABC News - 20h -
Holiday shipping at risk as thousands of Amazon workers walk off the job
Thousands of Amazon employees have launched a strike for improved pay and working conditions, potentially impacting deliveries during the peak holiday season.CBS News - 1d -
What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?
The mammoth year-end federal funding measure congressional leaders agreed on does far more than just keep the government running. It is stuffed with all manner of policy and other changes.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump opposes funding bill as government shutdown looms
President-elect Trump came out against a bipartisan funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown over the holidays, casting doubt on whether the measure will pass before the Saturday ...NBC News - 1d -
What's in the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown?
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.CBS News - 2d -
Lawmakers unveil bill to avoid looming government shutdown
Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill unveiled a spending package Tuesday that would keep the government funded until March 2025 and avoid a shutdown. It includes more than $100 billion for ...CBS News - 2d -
Details on bill to avert government shutdown
Congress has unveiled its stopgap bill to keep the government funded until spring. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has a look at what's included in the measure.CBS News - 2d -
Congress unveils bill to avoid a government shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap bill to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.CBS News - 2d -
GOP senator blocks proposal to protect federal workers from Trump
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) on Tuesday blocked a request by Democratic senators to pass legislation to protect federal workers from civil service reforms that President-elect Trump has ...The Hill - 2d -
Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday ...The Hill - 2d -
Latest on effort to avert government shutdown
A government shutdown deadline is three days away, and lawmakers have yet to unveil their plan to avert it. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Paul Kane, senior congressional ...CBS News - 2d -
Friday midnight deadline to avoid government shutdown
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are racing against the clock to avoid a Friday night deadline before another government shutdown occurs. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down the latest in Congress.CBS News - 2d -
Lawmakers scramble on government funding as shutdown deadline nears
Leaders in Congress have yet to unveil their plan to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.CBS News - 3d -
Federal workers union vows to fight Trump push to end remote work
The largest federal workers’ union vowed to fight President-elect Trump’s administration if he pushes to block a contract signed by the Biden administration allowing federal workers to keep working ...The Hill - 3d -
Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 3d -
DOGE takes aim at federal workers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump says federal workers who don't want to return to the office will be fired
President-elect Donald Trump said federal workers who don't want to work in the office will be fired, despite a union deal to allow federal workers to continue to telework into 2029.CBS News - 3d -
Jeh Johnson on drone sightings: 'Federal government is still struggling to figure this out'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the federal government is still struggling to figure out the drone sightings but that he was confident law enforcement would ultimately resolve ...The Hill - 3d -
Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric
President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...The Hill - 4d -
Lawmakers struggle to reach deal to avert government shutdown
Congressional negotiators are struggling to reach a deal to keep the government's lights on past Dec. 20. Text of a continuing resolution (CR) for a government funding package was expected on ...The Hill - 4d -
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Elon Musk’s six major conflicts of interest with the federal government
As co-chair of Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, the world’s richest man is likely to get richer. The Federal Advisory Committee Act says in plain language that an advisory committee – ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Lawmakers race to avert government shutdown with deadline nearing
Congress only has 10 days left to figure out government funding before the shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson will almost ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Auchincloss: Syrian government collapse is a 'potential win' but 'not uncomplicated'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said on Sunday that the collapse of the Syrian government is a "potential win" for the U.S. but noted the dynamic is more complicated since the rebel forces are ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Stephen Miller: Trump will tell at-home federal workers to return to office
Stephen Miller, who has been tapped to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, says President-elect Trump will order federal workers to return to the office and not work remotely. ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls
French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.MarketWatch - Dec. 5
