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Senate Republicans give Trump cover on shutdown

Allies of Donald Trump in the Senate are giving the president cover over his handling of the ongoing government shutdown.

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Nation’s nuclear weapon watchdog gutted to just 400 workers from nearly 2,000 as Trump shutdown layoffs hit agency

National Nuclear Security Administration is tasked with safeguarding U.S.’s nuclear stockpile. ‘These are not employees that you want to go home,’ one congressman said

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Halts $11 Billion Worth Of Army Corps Of Engineers Projects In Four Cities Amid Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has brought U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects to a standstill, as the Trump administration weighs canceling over billion worth of projects.

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Senate Republicans to lunch in Rose Garden as shutdown continues - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is expected to host Senate Republicans for a lunch on Tuesday, while the partial government shutdown continues.

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Sean Duffy Says Air Traffic Controllers Working 'Without Pay,' Doing Gigs To Put Food On The Table, As Staffing Shortages Hit Major Airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that the ongoing government shutdown has hit Air Traffic Controllers, who are working long hours without pay.

Benzinga

Chris Sununu Asks Air Travelers To 'Pack Your Patience,' Warns Conditions Are 'Slowly Getting Worse'

Air travel across the U.S. is under growing pressure as the federal government shutdown continues to drag on, according to Airlines for America President and CEO, Christopher Sununu.

Benzinga

Airline Workers Rally To Support Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown: 'We Just Need Government To Rally Around Us, Too'

In the wake of the ongoing government shutdown, a wave of solidarity is being observed within the airline industry.

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'No Kings' Protest Erupts in DC: What Happened, Who Led It, and What Came After — Did It Actually Make an Impact?

Millions joined the nationwide 'No Kings' protest across the U.S., denouncing Donald Trump's leadership and policies amid a government shutdown. But did the massive turnout really make a difference?

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Assures Marines Will Get Paid Amid 'Schumer Shutdown,' Blasts Democrats In Fiery Camp Pendleton Speech

Vice President J.D. Vance told U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton that they will continue to receive paychecks despite the ongoing government shutdown, while criticizing congressional Democrats for the funding impasse.

Benzinga

SNAP Benefits at Risk: Pennsylvania, Texas Warn Residents Amid Government Shutdown

Millions risk losing food stamp benefits as the US government shutdown endangers SNAP payments in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide.

International Business Times UK

Pennsylvania’s budget crisis drags on as fed shutdown adds to residents’ hardships

While Americans across the country deal with the consequences of the federal government shutdown, residents of Pennsylvania are being hit with a double blow.

The Conversation

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight

The Independent UK

Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 - 17, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

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Judge sounds ready to expand block on shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

A federal judge in California indicated she would expand her temporary ruling blocking federal worker layoffs during the government shutdown.

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Most US Nuke Workers To Be Sent Home As Shutdown Bites

The US agency in charge of nuclear weapons is putting most of its workforce on unpaid leave, a top Republican lawmaker warned Friday, as a prolonged government shutdown bit further into already crippled public services.

The Texas Tribune

3.5 million Texans will see food assistance halted if government shutdown continues

Texas officials say food stamp benefits, which go to 1.7 million children, would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.

Roll Call

Photos of the week | October 10-16, 2025 - Roll Call

With the government shutdown entering its third week, congressional action mostly consisted of dueling leadership news conferences this week.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Fall With Wall St As US Credit Fears Add To Worries

Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street on Friday amid fresh credit market fears that compounded worries about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown.

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International Business Times UK

SNAP Website Disruption: November Benefits for 42M Recipients Impacted Amid Government Shutdown

The SNAP website will not be updated amid the government shutdown, and officials have already warned of insufficient funds for November if the shutdown extends through October.

Benzinga

Trump Approval Rating Positive In Only 24 States: Government Shutdown Overshadows Record Stock Prices

A prolonged government shutdown could be one of the top items on the minds of voters across the country, which is taking attention away from record highs for stock market indexes according to a new poll.

Latin Times

John Fetterman Says Democrats Are To Blame For Govt. Shutdown: 'Wrong Thing For The Country'

Democratic Senator John Fetterman said on Thursday that his party is to blame for the ongoing government shutdown.

The Independent UK

Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues

About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues

The Guardian - US

US Senate vote to end government shutdown fails for 10th time

Second vote on Pentagon funding also failed meaning process to begin military operations becomes a non-starter

Roll Call

Senate Democrats blast Trump’s lack of urgency on a shutdown deal - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are bemoaning President Trump's willingness to let the government shutdown continue, rather than seeking a deal.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Says US Investment Boom 'Sustainable' Under Trump: 'The Only Thing Slowing Us Down...'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited the country’s investment boom to President Donald Trump‘s policies on Wednesday, and expressed optimism about its sustainability, but said the government shutdown was a potential obstacle.

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