3 d. ago How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy

The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.

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6 d. ago CBS: ICE Agents in Portland Arrested Man Being Released from Prison After Manslaughter Sentence

On Friday, CBS News Immigration and Politics Reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported about riding along with ICE agents in Portland who were “carrying out targeted enforcement operations targeting people who are suspected of being in the country illegally and who also have The post CBS: ICE Agents in Portland Arrested Man Being Released from Prison After Manslaughter Sentence appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Schumer Shutdown Halts TRICARE Medical Payments for Military, Families

As the Schumer shutdown moves through its second week, health care providers are not being compensated for services provided to military service members and their families. Some doctors and health care providers in San Antonio who rely on TRICARE to pay for services provided to military members and dependents say they are now starting to feel the pinch. The post Schumer Shutdown Halts TRICARE Medical Payments for Military, Families — Jeopardizes Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The Trump administration said over 4,000 workers would be laid off. Farmers trying to plan next year’s crops don’t have all the tools they need. Some medical services have been curtailed in Native communities.

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2 w. ago Lesbian Comedian Jessica Kirson Apologizes for Performing In Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Lesbian comedian Jessica Kirson apologized to fans for performing at a comedy festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, claiming that her intention in going to the Middle Eastern country was to "help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and valued." The post Lesbian Comedian Jessica Kirson Apologizes for Performing In Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Comedy Festival appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock talks about the shutdown's effects in his state

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., about the effects of the government shutdown in Georgia.

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3 w. ago As shutdown ripples through Georgia, voters consider who to blame

Voters in Georgia are grappling with the effects of the government shutdown — and with who in Washington bears the blame.

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3 w. ago People across the country are starting to feel the effects of the government shutdown

With hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay, some government offices are closed and facilities at National Parks aren't available.

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3 w. ago Dem Rep. Panetta: Health Care for Illegals at Issue in Shutdown, It's 'Small Percentage'

On Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) said there is “a certain very small percentage” of money that goes to people in the country illegally that is at issue in the government shutdown. Host Leland Vittert The post Dem Rep. Panetta: Health Care for Illegals at Issue in Shutdown, It’s ‘Small Percentage’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago People are already starting to feel the effects of the U.S. government shutdown

Across the United States, people are learning what is and is not functioning on the first day of the government shutdown.

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3 w. ago US government shutdowns raise uncertainty but rarely have lasting effect on economy

US government shutdowns raise uncertainty but rarely have lasting effect on economy  Reuters

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3 w. ago Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday afternoon without a deal to avert a government shutdown that could go into effect in a little more than a day. After the meeting, congressional leaders placed blame on the opposing party for a potential government shutdown, which would begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, if there is a lapse in federal government funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that "large differences" remain -- particularly on health care. Vice President JD Vance joined Republicans after the meeting and said a shutdown could be ahead. "I think we’re headed to into a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing," Vance said. The high-stakes meeting with Trump was a last-ditch effort for both sides to come together to negotiate. Without a deal, there appears to be a greater likelihood of a government shutdown starting early Wednesday morning. Hours before the...

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