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Shutdown Nears Its End — But Economic Damage Is Mounting, Goldman Says

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged into its 33rd day, and while a resolution may soon be approaching, economists warn the economic fallout is already underway.

Benzinga

Amateur hour in Congress: How political newcomers fuel gridlock and government shutdowns

The ongoing government shutdown shows how hard it has become for Congress to do its most basic job: keeping the government running. Ending the stalemate will require lawmakers from both parties to strike a deal – a reminder that legislative progress depends on bipartisanship.

The Conversation

All government shutdowns disrupt science − in 2025, the consequences extend far beyond a lapse in funding

U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy, the environment and public health.

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Zohran Mamdani called out Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding in New York City– as it happened

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The US government shutdown rattles into a new month as Trump dig his heels in

The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week

The Independent UK

Trump and Musk back long-time rival Cuomo for NYC Mayor with threat against ‘communist’ Mamdani: Live updates

Key elections in some states are first big test of Democrats against Trump

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on

As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse

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Elizabeth Warren Questions How Trump Argentina Deal Puts 'America First'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Sunday challenged President Donald Trump's decision to extend a $20 billion currency swap to stabilize Argentina's peso, asking how the move squares with "America First" as a U.S. government shutdown persists and living costs rise.

Benzinga

This week: Senate shutdown show returns amid key elections - Roll Call

Talks continue on ending a partial government shutdown that will set a new record Tuesday night, while more Americans are feeling the pinch.

Roll Call

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving many working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the nation’s neediest children out of preschool

The Independent UK

As Government Shutdown Enters 33rd Day, NYC Officials Warn Of Potential Delays, Ground Stoppage At Newark Airport

New York City officials have warned that the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 33rd day since kicking into effect on October 1st, has caused staffing shortages at Newark, resulting in delays averaging 2 hours.

Benzinga

Dave Ramsey Says We Keep Electing The 'Same Morons' To Congress. If They Worked For You, You'd 'Fire Their Butt' For Incompetence

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey delivered a sharp critique during a 2022 episode of “The Ramsey Show,” where he slammed Congress for what he called repeated incompetence. While the comments weren’t recent, they feel especially timely as the government shutdown has dragged on for weeks.

Benzinga

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month

The Independent UK

42 Million Americans Just Lost Food Benefits — Here's What's Happening

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans were suspended Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds, but millions still face delays. Here's what recipients need to know about food assistance during the crisis.

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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown

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Government imposter scams surge amid shutdown

Scammers haven't even started using the government shutdown in their schemes — but that could change soon.

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US food stamp cuts: hundreds line up for food aid as funding freeze nears

Amid the US government shutdown, Georgia families line up for food aid as judges order the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits running.

International Business Times UK

Air Travel Meltdown: 80% of NYC Controllers Absent as Shutdown Sparks US-Wide Delays

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed in one day as 80% of New York controllers call out and the US government shutdown paralyses airports coast to coast.

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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown

The Guardian - US

Democrats must not cave in to Donald Trump

The government shutdown is not an accident. Trump’s budget would push millions into poverty and must be stopped

The Independent UK

Monthlong government shutdown in photos: disruptions, delays and divisions

With no endgame in sight, the government shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future, injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy.

The Guardian - US

US food banks rush to stock supplies amid the Snap lapse: ‘We’re going to garner all the resources we can’

Food insecurity for millions of Americans is set to spike, with Trump officials saying Snap benefits will cease as the government shutdown enters its second month

Benzinga

Trump Slammed By Federal Judges In Key SNAP Ruling

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), directing the use of emergency reserves to keep the nation's largest food aid program running during the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Uses BTC's 17th Anniversary To Jab Senate Democrats: 'Bitcoin Never Shuts Down...Learn Something'

On Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent marked Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 17th anniversary with a pointed comparison between the cryptocurrency's reliability and Washington's gridlock, taking a swipe at Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.

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Two United Airlines planes collide on New York’s LaGuardia tarmac following day of ground stops and wind alerts

LaGuardia is one of several airports in the country facing delays due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown

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