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Federal unions report Interior Department plans mass layoffs despite court order blocking firing Federal employee unions claim the Trump administration plans mass layoffs at the Interior Department starting Monday, October 20, despite a court order blocking firings during the government shutdown. A federal judge moved up the deadline for the ad...
18 Oct, 2025, 01.06 AM ISTGovernment shutdown enters fourth week as congressional negotiations stall The federal government shutdown continues into its fourth week with no resolution in sight. Trump administration efforts to mitigate impacts through alternative funding have reduced pressure for negotiations. Congressional leaders remain deadlocked ...
17 Oct, 2025, 11.36 PM ISTGold hits record $3,400 this week amid economic turmoil, creates 'sticker shock' for buyers. Is it a smart investment? Gold prices are soaring to record highs as investors seek safety amid economic worries. Trade tensions and a US government shutdown are fueling this surge. Lower interest rates and geopolitical conflicts are also driving demand. This trend impacts j...
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Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks; he's shown little interest in doing so Washington finds itself in a relentless government shutdown, with no resolution on the horizon. President Trump appears disinterested in negotiating, while Democrats firmly hold that only his direct input will lead to any significant progress. On th...
17 Oct, 2025, 10.29 AM ISTWho's winning the blame game over the shutdown? Here's what a new AP-NORC poll shows A new AP-NORC poll reveals most Americans view the ongoing government shutdown as a significant problem, with blame distributed among President Trump, Republicans, and Democrats. The stalemate centers on extending health insurance tax credits, a key...
16 Oct, 2025, 09.40 PM ISTFederal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on As the government shutdown drags on, federal employees find themselves in a tightening vise of financial strain. Many are either working without compensation or experiencing furloughs, leading to a growing pile of unpaid bills and a surge in anxiety...
15 Oct, 2025, 05.43 PM ISTJD Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day Vice President JD Vance warned of deeper federal workforce cuts as the government shutdown entered its 12th day, impacting hundreds of thousands of furloughed employees. The Trump administration stated military personnel would be paid and some low-i...
13 Oct, 2025, 07.08 AM ISTTennessee factory explosion: Deadly history haunts military munitions facility with past fines scrutiny A devastating explosion at a Tennessee military munitions facility on Friday resulted in the death of 19 people. The blast, which encompassed an entire building at Accurate Energetic Systems, triggered secondary explosions, halting rescue efforts. T...
11 Oct, 2025, 10.18 PM ISTTrump administration starts laying off over 4000 federal workers amid US government shutdown chaos The Trump administration has begun laying off over 4,000 federal workers amid the government shutdown, with job cuts impacting agencies like Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security. This move follows threats to reduce the federal ...
11 Oct, 2025, 07.02 PM ISTFirings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown Mass firings of federal workers have commenced, impacting thousands across departments like Treasury and Health and Human Services. This aggressive move by the Trump administration escalates the government shutdown, with officials stating the cuts t...
11 Oct, 2025, 06.21 AM ISTFAA staffing issues delay US air traffic for fifth straight day amid govt shutdown Air traffic control staffing shortages, exacerbated by a government shutdown, have caused widespread flight delays and cancellations for five consecutive days. Major airlines are urging travelers to be patient as the Federal Aviation Administration ...
11 Oct, 2025, 06.20 AM ISTWhite House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun The White House initiated mass layoffs of federal workers as President Trump intensified pressure on Democrats to end the government shutdown. Budget chief Russ Vought confirmed substantial firings, impacting public servants placed on enforced leave...
10 Oct, 2025, 11.40 PM ISTIs October 13 a holiday in US? Are stock markets, banks and schools open on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025? America observes two holidays on October 13. Columbus Day, a federal holiday, is celebrated alongside Indigenous Peoples' Day, which is gaining recognition in cities and states. Many federal offices and banks will be closed. Postal services will not...
10 Oct, 2025, 09.34 PM ISTShutdown pain ripples through US economy with no deal in sight As a government shutdown enters its second week, real-world impacts are escalating. Air travel faces significant delays due to staffing shortages, while over a quarter-million federal employees missed paychecks. Food programs and national parks are ...
10 Oct, 2025, 03.49 PM ISTWho's to blame for the shutdown in US? All of the above, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that most Americans blame both Republicans and Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, now in its ninth day, with 67% holding Republicans and 63% holding Democrats and President Donald Trump responsible.
09 Oct, 2025, 03.50 PM ISTUS govt shutdown grinds into second week, but quiet talks emerging Government tours are halted. The House remains closed. The Senate faces repeated failed votes. President Donald Trump threatens federal worker firings and no back pay. The shutdown enters its second week with no resolution. Both parties are entrench...
08 Oct, 2025, 10.02 AM ISTUS govt shutdown: White House says no layoffs yet, but warns they could come The White House backtracked on claims of federal employee layoffs due to the shutdown, though job losses remain a possibility as the standoff continues into its seventh day. Senate Republicans rejected dueling funding measures, with no agreement rea...
07 Oct, 2025, 07.14 AM ISTWells Fargo confirms all locations closed for 24 hours in weeks: Can you use ATM and credit cards? US banks are preparing for the Columbus Day holiday in October. Bank of America and Wells Fargo will close their branches on October 13. However, Chase and TD Bank will keep their doors open. Federal offices and workers will have a paid day off. Mai...
06 Oct, 2025, 08.51 PM ISTGovernment shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats, Republicans remain at impasse The US federal government shutdown enters its fifth day with no resolution as Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain deadlocked. Democrats are pushing for renewed health insurance subsidies, while President Trump threatens permanent federal work...
05 Oct, 2025, 09.55 PM ISTTrump mulls $1,000–$2,000 taxpayer rebate from tariff money amid shutdown woes President Trump warns of federal worker firings and project cuts if the government shutdown continues. He suggests using new tariff revenues for debt reduction. Trump also proposes issuing rebate checks to Americans from these funds. He estimates ta...
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