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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

The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

The Independent UK

Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 - 10, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates have been all but halted by the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

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Scoop: Trump administration warns of "insufficient funds" for food stamps if shutdown continues

It's the administration's latest warning of painful consequences of a lengthy government shutdown.

Axios

Over 4K federal workers hit with shutdown-related layoffs, so far - Roll Call

The Trump administration plans to lay off more than 4,100 federal workers in response to the government shutdown, a court filing shows.

Roll Call

AMD, HOOD, IREN And More: 5 Stocks That Dominated Investor Buzz This Week

Retail investors buzzed about five stocks this week, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 on platforms like X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, amid government shutdown and AI enthusiasm.

Benzinga

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs

The Independent UK

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White House Says 'Substantial' Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.

International Business Times

White House says it will fire more than 4,000 federal workers as government shutdown drags on

White House says more than 4,000 federal workers will be affected

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson is getting squeezed on all sides amid the government shutdown

ANALYSIS: The mild-mannered, pious Johnson has so far avoided an internal rebellion in the House amid the shutdown. But, Eric Garcia writes, his luck might be running out

The Independent UK

Government shutdown hasn’t left consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least

The ongoing federal shutdown has resulted in a pause on regular government data releases, meaning economic data has been in short supply of late. That has left market-watchers and monetary policymakers somewhat in the dark over key indicators in the U.S. economy.

The Conversation

Mass firings begin as White House weighs keeping troops paid - Roll Call

The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday.

Roll Call

Budget office says 'substantial' firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

The Independent UK

UK stocks spooked by new Trump threat of fresh tariffs on China

The US President said ‘countermeasures’ were possible as part of a dispute over critical minerals.

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The Conversation

Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism

A shutdown of the United States federal government started on Oct. 1 after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement on the funding legislation required to finance the government.

Fortune

Global selloff underway as traders sour on U.S. government shutdown and doubts about Fed rate cut schedule grow

It’s not chaos, but it’s not good.

International Business Times

Government Shutdown Drags Into Another Week as Political Stalemate Deepens

The Senate once again failed to advance either party's funding plan. The Republican-led House proposal, which sought to extend government operations for seven weeks, fell short in a 54 to 45 vote.

Benzinga

CRFB Slams $1.8 Trillion Deficit Amid 'Pointless And Wasteful' Shutdown: 'Will Lose Our Status As A Superpower'

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), a nonpartisan budget watchdog, condemned the ongoing U.S. government shutdown as “pointless and wasteful”, while unveiling the staggering $1.8 trillion federal deficit for the fiscal year 2025.

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Photos of the week | October 3-9, 2025 - Roll Call

As the government shutdown entered week two, the House and Senate leaders spent much of the week holding daily news conferences and events.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Says Passengers 10X More Likely To Face Flight Delays Amid Government Shutdown, Urges Air Traffic Controllers To 'Show Up For Work'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the ongoing government shutdown makes passengers over 10x more likely to face flight delays.

Roll Call

DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on - Roll Call

The Democratic National Committee is getting into the ad fight over the government shutdown with a focus on health insurance costs.

Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Fall Amid Government Shutdown Uncertainty: Analytics Firm Says BTC Needs To Hold This Level In Short Term

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Thursday, as investors reduced their risk appetite amid the government shutdown.

The Independent UK

Trump’s latest Cabinet meeting featured peace in the Middle East ... and Tylenol-gobbling placenta carriers

ANALYSIS: Amid a government shutdown, Trump convened his Cabinet to celebrate his own diplomatic genius and attack his political enemies — while RFK Jr and JD Vance said the quiet part out loud, writes Holly Baxter

Fortune

$1.8 trillion deficit revealed during 'pointless and wasteful government shutdown,' budget watchdog says

The U.S. is on track to borrow nearly $2 trillion per year for the next decade, the CRBF notes. "How can anyone think this is sustainable?"

The Independent UK

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay

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