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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.

Benzinga

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.

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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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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 Independent UK

‘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 Mary Sue

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

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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 Independent UK

‘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…

The Mary Sue

Budgeting for Home Improvement Projects

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…

Blogging Away Debt

Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown

Many federal workers missed their first full paycheck this weekend as the shutdown nears the one-month mark.

The Texas Tribune

Justin Wolfers Says Government Shutdowns Barely Dent GDP, But Calls It 'Big Values Fail' — Voters Pay Their Taxes 'Either Way'

Economist Justin Wolfers said that the economic cost of a government shutdown may be limited in terms of GDP, but the broader toll is measured in sidelined workers and eroded values.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Warns Military Pay At Risk By Mid November Amid Shutdown: 'What An Embarrassment'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Democratic leaders of causing the ongoing government shutdown and condemned the Democratic-led boycott for harming both the economy and military personnel.

Benzinga

USDA Says 'The Well Has Run Dry' For SNAP Benefits In November: 'We Are Approaching An Inflection Point...'

U.S. families relying on federal food aid could miss November benefits as the government shutdown drags on, the Agriculture Department warned in a notice posted this week.

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Republicans Are Weighing An Extreme Option To End Government Shutdown, Risking Permanent Change To Senate Rules And Bipartisan Balance

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, Senate Republicans are openly considering the "nuclear option," eliminating the filibuster in a bid to force through a funding bill.

Euronews

US government to stop paying for food aid from November as second-longest shutdown continues

The new notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP), used by one in every eight Americans.

International Business Times UK

Why Is LAX Grinding to a Halt? 'Critically Short' Staff Causes Over 6,000 Flight Delays Nationwide

LAX flights grounded as FAA cites nationwide air traffic controller shortage amid U.S. government shutdown.

Axios

Government shutdown leaves the economy in uncharted territory

The shutdown is halting the collection and release of statistics tracking the job market, public health and crop production.

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Shutdown Gift of $130 Million For Military Sparks Legal Questions, Trump Says Donor Is a 'Friend'

In the midst of the government shutdown, an anonymous benefactor, called a “friend” by President Donald Trump, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon.

Benzinga

Timothy Mellon Donated $130 Million To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown: Report

Billionaire and Republican donor Timothy Mellon offered $130 million to help pay U.S. military members during the government shutdown.

Fortune

This mysterious billionaire and top Trump backer is behind a $130 million donation to pay troops during the government shutdown, report says

But the Antideficiency Act prevents federal agencies from spending more money than Congress allows or from using unpaid help that Congress hasn’t approved.

Benzinga

Trump's Approval Rating Firm as Shutdown Drags on and East Wing Demolition Sparks Debate

In the midst of an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and a contentious White House renovation project, President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings have managed to stay relatively steady.

Reason

The Government Shutdown Isn't Stopping Trump From Amassing 'Emergency' Powers

As of mid-2025, there were roughly 50 simultaneous national emergencies in force.

Roll Call

USDA says it can't use contingency fund for food stamps - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department says it can’t use a reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the partial government shutdown.

International Business Times UK

Government Shutdown Chaos: Trump Blamed After 'Failed' Senate Vote Leaves Federal Workers in Limbo Over Pay

Amid the Trump shutdown, a Senate fight erupts over paying federal workers. See why Democrats blocked the GOP bill and if a deal can be reached to pay feds soon.

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