The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

CDC Reverses Hundreds Of Layoff Notices After Firing 1,300 Employees Amid Government Shutdown

On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed around 1,300 employees that they were being laid off.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Trump Defies Democrats: Orders Pentagon to Tap $8 Billion R&D Budget to Pay Soldiers as Shutdown Drags On

President Trump orders $8 billion from the Pentagon's research and development budget to be redirected to pay U.S. troops as the government shutdown enters its 11th day, intensifying the standoff with Democrats over healthcare spending.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12, 2025

Sean Duffy Warns Air Traffic Controllers Against Calling In Sick During Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air traffic controllers this week that if they call in sick instead of working without pay during the government shutdown, they could face termination, even though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is already facing a serious staff shortage.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Trump says military members will be paid despite government shutdown

President claims he found a way to pay troops and directed Pentagon chief to release funds on 15 October

The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2025

New China tariffs announced during government shutdown and AI valuation debate are a ‘perfect storm coming together,’ top economist says

Expect the new round of tariffs to spur inflation and put "downward pressure" on GDP, he added.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2025

Dollar Doubts And Shutdown Stress Boost Demand For Real Asset ETFs, Expert Says

As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, what's typically viewed as short-term political theatre may be evolving into something deeper. According to VanEck's David Schassler, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, the current impasse is another step in a longer-term erosion of institutional confidence—one that's quietly reshaping how investors allocate capital through…

Benzinga · Oct 11, 2025

MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/06 - 10/10

Investors are eagerly awaiting the start of earnings season for market direction, as the continued government shutdown is creating a lack of economic data

MarketBeat · Oct 11, 2025

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Airports across the United States have been experiencing significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been required to work without pay since a government shutdown began on Oct. 1, 2025. Reports suggest employees have been calling in sick in increased numbers. And since…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2025

The government shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact

Fall is a peak season for conferences and business travel, said the president and CEO of the city’s nonprofit destination marketing organization.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2025

Trump Blames Democrats As Federal Layoffs Begin: 'They Started This Thing'

The Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers across several agencies on Friday, the 10th day of the U.S. government shutdown.

Benzinga · Oct 11, 2025