The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Flight delays as US air traffic controllers feel strain of government shutdown

More than 6,000 US flights were delayed Monday as some airports temporarily closed amid staffing shortages

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025

Furloughed federal workers in government shutdown aren’t owed back pay, Trump’s White House claims

‘The livelihoods of the patriotic Americans serving their country in the federal government are not bargaining chips in a political game,’ the American Federation of Government Employees national president said.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Jon Stewart on Democrats protecting healthcare in shutdown: ‘The least they can do’

Late-night hosts discuss government shutdown and Trump sending national guard to quash imagined insurrections

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025

Stocks Supported by the AI Spending Boom

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.13%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 7, 2025

Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets.

Euronews · Oct 7, 2025

Stock Index Futures Muted as U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after hitting fresh records in the prior session, while the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats in Washington continues.

Barchart · Oct 7, 2025

Gavin Newsom hits out at Trump over shutdown after FAA warned airport would have no air traffic controllers

Travelers hit with frustrating delays and cancellations as government shutdown affects federal agency workers

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Tom Lee Sees 'Powerful Tailwinds' Despite Goverment Shutdown, Calls Current Scenario 'The Most Hated V-Shaped Rally'

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has expressed optimism about the U.S. economy despite the ongoing government shutdown, citing two key factors that could drive investor confidence.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025

Jon Stewart shreds ‘human flat tire’ Chuck Schumer in ‘WTF’ rant over government shutdown

Daily Show host derides Senate minority leader over ineffective leadership and weak jokes

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Is Burbank Airport Shutting Down? Air Traffic Control Chaos Sparks Massive Flight Delays

Burbank Airport experiences massive flight delays amid air traffic control staffing problems, prompting shutdown fears among passengers.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025