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What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 7h -
Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it does
Here's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.BBC News - 4h -
Mayorkas warns of "serious" consequences for Homeland Security if government shuts down
Republicans in the House are working to craft a plan to avert a government shutdown just hours before funding for agencies is set to lapse.CBS News - 6h -
Gingrich says Trump would be 'better off' if government shuts down
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested President-elect Trump would be "better off" letting the government shut down. "I think that President Trump would be much better off to let the ...The Hill - 6h -
Americans face holiday travel TSA crunch if government shuts down
Millions of Americans hoping to travel for the holidays may encounter a snag at TSA stops across U.S. airports if the government shuts down. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta. Also, CBS ...CBS News - 7h -
FirstFT: US government on brink of shutdown
Also in today’s newsletter, crypto hedge funds’ windfall and US sends envoys to SyriaFinancial Times - 14h -
Here's what happens if the government shuts down right before the holidays
The U.S. government will shut down this weekend unless Congress comes up with a plan and takes action soon.NBC News - 23h -
House votes down Republican bill to avert government shutdown on eve of deadline
The House rejected a Republican bill to avoid a government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and the far-right blew up an earlier, bipartisan deal.NBC News - 1d -
Manchin says he doesn't think the government will shut down
In an interview airing Sunday on "Face the Nation," outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin spoke with moderator Margaret Brennan about government funding and Elon Musk's influence on Congress.CBS News - 1d -
Jeffries shuts down raising the debt ceiling
Politico - 1d -
‘Tired of writing about dead kids’: why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy
Mike Casey, one of only two people explicitly focused on Gaza, left over inaction and doing ‘what the Israelis want’. When Mike Casey arrived in Jerusalem in 2020, he wasn’t looking for a fight.. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why This Coffee CEO Turns Down Tax Breaks
Brandon Ivan Peña doesn’t want Puerto Rican financial incentives to get between him and his employees.Inc. - 2d -
Why shooting down mystery drones carries big risks
The buzz around the mysterious flurry of drones above New Jersey and other nearby states has prompted some officials, including President-elect Trump, to call for the U.S. military to shoot down ...The Hill - 3d -
Florida Democrat shuts down speculation he will serve as Trump FEMA chief
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) threw cold water on speculation that he would serve in President-elect Trump’s administration as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on ...The Hill - 3d -
Christopher Wray’s big mistake: Why it was wrong for the FBI head to step down
Wray should have stayed and tried to uphold the rule of law for as long as he could. That is exactly what he is asking his subordinates at the FBI to do.The Hill - 4d -
Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way
Edinburgh Airport has been shut down by an unspecified information technology issue, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel seasonABC News - 5d -
Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging
If you are not using end-to-end encrypted messaging on your phone already, the U.S. government has a warning message for you about China and your texts.CNBC - 5d -
Why the UK plans to water down electric vehicle rules
With carmakers criticising sales quotas, ministers intend to boost funding for chargers to tackle sluggish demandFinancial Times - 5d -
Drone activity shut down runways at Stewart Airfield, Hochul says
Drone activity forced runways at New York's Stewart Airfield to shut down Friday night, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.CBS News - 5d -
New York governor calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
Mysterious drones in New York temporarily shut down runways at an Orange County airport, a frustrated governor said, calling for federal assistance and declaring that "this has gone too far."NBC News - 6d -
Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones
Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon's ability to respond is limited.Wired - Dec. 13 -
UN human rights office in Venezuela partially resumes work months after government shut it down
The U.N. office on human rights in Venezuela has partially resumed operations in recent weeksABC News - Dec. 13 -
UN human rights office in Venezuela partially resumes work months after government shut it down
Yahoo News - Dec. 13 -
World's largest "psychedelic church" to shut down San Francisco location
The world's largest psychedelic church is about to close its doors in San Francisco.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Why are investors excited about Trump's upcoming term?
President-elect Donald Trump returned to his hometown of New York City on Thursday to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street investors seem to have embraced the incoming ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Why Luigi Mangione’s Reddit and Instagram Were Taken Down, but Not His Goodreads?
Luigi Mangione’s social media accounts attracted swift attention after he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive. When do companies scrub a digital trail?The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
US urges Syrian rebels to form ‘inclusive’ government
The future of Syria and Gaza set to dominate Antony Blinken’s latest Middle East tour. Middle East crisis – live updates The US is mounting a fresh diplomatic effort in the Middle East, hoping ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Breece Hall injury update: Jets RB still 'struggling a bit' with knee, won't be shut down for season just yet
The Jets leaned on two rookie backs as Hall sat out Week 14 vs. the DolphinsCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
The US government must come clean about UFOs
Rather than waiting further for Congress to act, the time is now for our executive branch to come clean on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
The limits of intelligence — Why AI advancement could be slowing down
Silicon Valley has become increasingly concerned that advancements in AI are already slowing. One indication is a lack of progress between new models released.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides
Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando MagicABC News - Dec. 4 -
Why are people pouring milk down the drain over a cow feed additive?
The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but some have raised safety concerns.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry
Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices
Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Stephen King to Shut Down His 3 Radio Stations in Maine
The author, who owns the small independent stations in Bangor, said that the decision was prompted by a desire to get his business affairs in order.The New York Times - Dec. 3
