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Trump Administration Sued Over Suspending Food Benefits Amid Shutdown

A coalition of over two dozen states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) be continued during the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Democrats embrace votes to make government shutdown hurt less

It's an attempt to make Republicans own more of the acute and escalating pain.

Axios

Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches

Nearly 11,000 air traffic controllers, deemed essential workers, did not receive wages for two weeks of work

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SNAP cutoff could hurt Texas grocers and the rest of the economy, experts say

The ongoing government shutdown means more than $600 million per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.

The Texas Tribune

Here's How to Get Student Loan Help Despite Service Disruption Amid the US Government Shutdown

US student loan borrowers can utilise the Education Department's official website, contact their loan services, or reach out to nonprofits to resolve their queries.

International Business Times UK

Two dozen states sue White House over food stamps suspension amid shutdown

Federal food assistance benefits for low-income families set to expire on 1 November due to government shutdown

The Guardian - US

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

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What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected run dry Saturday due to the U.S. government shutdown

The Independent UK

10 States With the Most Workers Impacted by Federal Furloughs

The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 is creeping ever closer to the longest on record, which occurred during President Donald Trump's first term and lasted 35 days, as reported by AP...

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Solana's First US Staking ETF Could Be 'Huge', Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

Solana's (CRYPTO: SOL) first-ever U.S. staking ETF has launched to overwhelming demand, despite a government shutdown and a consolidating crypto market.

Benzinga

What happens to your flight now air traffic controllers are not getting paid

Over 8,000 flights were delayed on Sunday due to massive staff shortages caused by the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Judge extends block on government shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from laying off workers during the government shutdown.

Roll Call

‘Most corrupt President in American history’: Senator Patty Murray lashes out at Trump, says she has never seen a President so ‘unwilling’ to work with

In a few days, it will be a month since the government shutdown started after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on a funding bill. In this period, a lot has happened: from smear campaigns to lies, to deception and scare tactics, President Donald Trump and his supporters…

The Mary Sue

Wall Street’s Fear Gauge Is Eerily Quiet Despite the Government Shutdown. Here’s 1 Options Trade That Could Pay When It Wakes Up.

Despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, market volatility has fallen to unusually low levels, with the VIX hovering near 16, well below its long-term average.

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Shutdown, staffing cuts taking a toll at National Park Service - Roll Call

The government shutdown has advocates for national parks fearful for the future of America’s “crown jewels” as more layoffs are threatened.

Benzinga

Consumers Feel Like It's 2008 Again In DC As Shutdown Hits Wallets

A prolonged federal government shutdown is hitting Washington D.C.’s economy hard, with consumer spending now falling at rates not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, raising fears of deeper economic disruptions if the deadlock continues.

Barchart

Why a Government Shutdown Could Actually Be Good for Your Portfolio

Government shutdowns tend to ease inflation and create opportunities through short-term mispricing. That’s why the S&P 500 historically rallies in the aftermath of a shutdown.

Benzinga

Ross Gerber Sounds Alarm As Air Traffic Controllers Will 'Stop Getting Paid' Amid The Shutdown: 'Thanksgiving Travel Season Is Just Around The Corner'

Investor Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management has raised concerns about the potential impact of the ongoing government shutdown on U.S. air travel, warning that the timing couldn't be worse as millions prepare for the busy Thanksgiving travel season.

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The Independent UK

Food banks brace for surge as federal food aid pause looms amid government shutdown

Food banks and pantries are bracing for a surge in demand if federal food aid is paused this weekend amid the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

The Mary Sue

‘This is what MAGA voted for’: Furloughed federal worker tries to make ends meet by working with DoorDash, people ask, ‘Is America great yet?’

The negative impact that Trump’s government shutdown has had on federal workers till now is no secret. As several workers remained furloughed (some who are working without pay and some who are temporarily not working), their futures hang in the balance as Trump keeps threatening them with permanent firings, especially…

The Independent UK

FAA staffing shortages slam 50 airports over the weekend as air traffic controllers are set to miss first full paycheck

Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal government shutdown nears its one-month anniversary

The Independent UK

The government shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first?

ANALYSIS: Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdown’s effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen and ongoing health insurance enrollment, Trump and Democrats might be forced to find a solution.

The Mary Sue

‘History will not be kind to him’: Americans to go hungry after Trump cut SNAP benefits, while the dictator-in-chief demolishes the White House

Since assuming office for a second term this year, Donald Trump’s policies have benefited no one except himself. In the midst of the government shutdown, increased tariffs, and attacks on immigrant populations, Trump’s extreme measures are now impacting many low-income individuals who rely on SNAP benefits for their daily food…

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Thanks for all the comments and tips on my last post about our upcoming trip to Washington DC and NYC! I’ve compiled all the suggestions and plan to use many when we travel! I realized I hadn’t mentioned a timeframe – we won’t be going until the Spring. Hopefully by…

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