Government shutdown

Key Takeaways: Shutdown Over: President Trump signed a funding bill that ends the 43-day government shutdown and provides continuing appropriations through January 30, 2026. Protecting Workers and Priorities: The law ensures back pay for federal employees, blocks agency layoffs, and fully funds agriculture,...

Key Takeaways: Accountability First: President Trump ordered that air traffic controllers who failed to report during the shutdown would have their pay docked, while rewarding those who showed up. Rewarding Patriots: Trump announced plans to recommend $10,000 bonuses for controllers who continued working...

Key Takeaways: Shutdown Breakthrough: After 40 days of stalemate, Senate Democrats announced they have the votes to reopen the government through a short term funding resolution lasting until January 30. Bipartisan Deal: The agreement, led by Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Angus King,...

Key Takeaways: Equal Pricing Mandate: The USDA ordered grocery stores to charge the same prices to all customers, forbidding special discounts for SNAP recipients unless a federal waiver is granted. Independent Grocers Comply: The National Grocers Association confirmed its 21,000 member stores are...

Key Takeaways Financial Institutions Step Up for Americans: Banks and credit unions are waiving fees, modifying loans, and offering relief to military families and federal employees hit hardest by the shutdown. Economic Fallout Growing Fast: The Independent Community Bankers of America...

Key Takeaways Private Sector Takes the Lead: As the government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 40 million Americans, DoorDash is stepping in to deliver 1 million free meals and waive grocery delivery fees for 300,000 recipients. Corporate Compassion Meets Efficiency: Through...

Key Takeaways Democrats Block Military Pay: Senate Democrats voted down the Shutdown Fairness Act, which would have ensured pay for active-duty troops and essential federal employees during the government shutdown. Republicans Push to Protect Workers: The bill, led by Sen. Ron...

Key Takeaways Air Traffic Controllers Unpaid: Over 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay, as Democrats’ shutdown drags into its third week. Holiday Travel at Risk: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Americans that flight delays and cancellations are inevitable if...

Key Takeaways Democrats Admit Using Suffering as Leverage: House Democrat Katherine Clark confessed that “families are going to suffer,” calling it “leverage” in budget negotiations — a shocking admission of political cruelty. Real Americans Are Paying the Price: While Democrats play...

Key Takeaways Democrats Block Military Funding: Senate Democrats voted 50-44 to block the $852 billion Defense appropriations bill, preventing military paychecks from being restored as the shutdown continues. Bipartisan Support Ignored: Despite the bill’s strong 26-3 committee approval earlier this year,...