4 h. ago Leavitt: Shutdown Layoffs Are Necessary Because U.S. Is $37 Trillion in Debt

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that layoffs are necessary amid the Democrat-forced government shutdown because of the United States' exorbitant debt and absence of money flowing into federal coffers.  The post Leavitt: Shutdown Layoffs Are Necessary Because U.S. Is $37 Trillion in Debt appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

6 h. ago Government shutdown live updates: Day 3 of federal pause brings Trump layoff fears

Government shutdown live updates: Day 3 of federal pause brings Trump layoff fears  NBC News

Politics

7 h. ago Shutdown has already delayed the jobs report. More critical reports could be held up

The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market.

Events

8 h. ago Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to 'make DC squeal' amid shutdown fight

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought plans to withhold $30 billion in funding for blue states and cities to inflict maximum pain on congressional Democrats.

Politics

11 h. ago Blame Game: Republicans claim Schumer forced shutdown 'because he’s terrified' of AOC primary challenge

Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing the federal shutdown to avoid a potential Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., primary.

Politics

13 h. ago US Federal Government Shutdown Disrupts Travel and Tourism; Air Travel and National Parks in the United States Face Uncertainty

US Federal Government Shutdown Disrupts Travel and Tourism; Air Travel and National Parks in the United States Face Uncertainty  Travel And Tour World

Politics

15 h. ago Shutdown standoff not about whether Democrats or GOP 'win or lose,' says Sen. Warnock

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, says health care spending cuts hurt people regardless of party affiliation and that he is "hoping against hope" that the GOP and White House will negotiate.

Events

25 h. ago What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K

What the federal government shutdown means for Washington’s K-12 schools  Washington State Standard

Politics

29 h. ago Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame

Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible.

Events

29 h. ago A Government Shutdown Silver Lining: Federal Workers Eat and Drink at a Discount

Washington watering holes and restaurants are showing solidarity and seizing an opportunity to draw in out-of-work government employees.

Politics

29 h. ago Fed workers say they're stressed, financially stretched by government shutdown

Some federal workers cast into limbo by the government shutdown said they are already feeling stressed over how they will make ends meet.

Politics

31 h. ago With the government shutdown threatening air travel, a GOP bill seeks to keep flights running

As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that flights can continue on schedule.

Events

31 h. ago Shutdown in Day 2 with no end in sight, looming federal firings

Trump administration is potentially firing some federal workers in the next day.

Politics

32 h. ago Shutdown enters day 2 with no end in sight, looming federal firings

The Senate's next votes are scheduled for Friday.

Politics

33 h. ago Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States

The cuts almost entirely affect Democratic-led states as the two parties fight over the shutdown of the federal government.

Economics

33 h. ago White House says federal layoffs could hit 'thousands' ahead of Trump, Vought meeting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that thousands of federal employees may face layoffs as the government shutdown continues.

Politics

34 h. ago Trump Meets with Budget Director Russ Vought to Make Agency Cuts During Democrat Shutdown

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would meet with Russ Vought, the Office of Management and Budget director and Project 2025 architect, to discuss which federal agencies may face reductions as the government shutdown continues. The post Trump Meets with Budget Director Russ Vought to Make Agency Cuts During Democrat Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

34 h. ago Washington Faces the Breaking Point as Federal Cuts and Shutdown Threat Collide | Washington Informer

Washington Faces the Breaking Point as Federal Cuts and Shutdown Threat Collide | Washington Informer  D.C. Policy Center

Events

34 h. ago Exclusive — Sen. Joni Ernst: Taxpayers Paying $400 Million per Day for Bureaucrats Not to Work Due to Democrat Shutdown

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) told Breitbart News that taxpayers are paying $400 million per day for nonessential federal bureaucrats not to work during the Democrat shutdown. The post Exclusive — Sen. Joni Ernst: Taxpayers Paying $400 Million per Day for Bureaucrats Not to Work Due to Democrat Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

37 h. ago Media bashes Trump admin messaging for pinning shutdown on Dems, White House fires back

Media reports suggest the Trump admin is violating federal law by blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

Events