government shutdown

The White House is considering a move that could potentially deny back pay to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were furloughed during the recent government shutdown. Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm, warning that such a decision would not only be unfair but also likely...

In a move widely seen as a political tactic to pressure Democrats during the government shutdown, President Trump has targeted federal funding for various projects in states led by Democratic governors. However, an examination of the affected areas reveals that many of these cuts also impact Republican lawmakers in highly...

The partial government shutdown has left investors in the dark, depriving them of crucial economic data, including the highly anticipated jobs report. As a result, Wall Street is being forced to rely on alternative sources of information that typically fly under the radar. The sudden absence of official government data...

As the government shutdown continues to cast a long shadow over the nation’s capital, policymakers and economists are facing an unprecedented challenge: a jobs report that won’t be. For the first time in decades, the Labor Department will not release its monthly employment data, leaving experts to speculate about the...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, environmental agencies are bracing for the consequences. The ongoing stalemate in Washington could have far-reaching implications for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other organizations responsible for safeguarding the nation’s natural resources. If a shutdown persists, the EPA’s operations could be significantly...

As the federal government officially shut down on its first day, federal agencies sent out conflicting and ambiguous messages to their employees regarding who was expected to report to work and who was not. Despite these mixed signals, the initial disruption to public services seemed surprisingly limited and scattered. The...

As the federal government officially shut down on its first day, federal agencies sent out conflicting messages to their employees regarding who was required to report to work and who was not. This mixed guidance left many workers uncertain about their status. Despite the confusion, the initial impact on public...

The Trump administration pressed on with its strategy to inflict maximum discomfort and retaliate against its political adversaries as the government shutdown dragged on. In a move widely seen as a tactical maneuver to gain leverage, the White House pushed forward with plans to carry out mass layoffs, exacerbating the...

As the government shutdown continues, concerns are rising about its potential impact on air travel. During the last shutdown, which started in late 2018, a significant number of demoralized workers called out sick or failed to report to work, causing disruptions to various government services, including those related to air...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms large, investors and market analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the potential economic fallout. A shutdown would not only bring a slew of economic data to a grinding halt but also put a raft of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on hold, potentially...

The partial government shutdown has added a new layer of complexity to an already divided Federal Reserve, as policymakers grapple with the delicate task of setting monetary policy. At the Fed’s first interest rate cut of the year, some officials were quick to advocate for further easing, while others are...