Trump admin threatens to withhold SNAP funding to 21 states over immigration data refusal
The Trump administration is threatening to cut SNAP funding to 21 states refusing to share immigration data on food stamp recipients in federal fraud crackdown.
Some Social Security recipients to receive 2 monthly benefit checks in December
SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves January's payment to Dec. 31.
Amazon to invest up to $50B to build AI infrastructure for US government agencies
AWS announced an investment of up to $50 billion to build AI and supercomputing infrastructure for U.S. government agencies starting in 2026 through a new initiative.
US government strikes first-of-its-kind AI deal with Perplexity
The U.S. federal government is modernizing procurement with an artificial intelligence contract with Perplexity under the OneGov initiative.
Shutdown delays October inflation report – what does the Fed's data say?
The government shutdown delayed the October CPI inflation report indefinitely, as alternate gauges like the Cleveland Fed's inflation nowcast estimated 2.96% annual inflation.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
International flights will remain unaffected by the government shutdown due to binding agreements, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said.
Airlines tapping Thanksgiving pilot reserves early as government shutdown snarls flights
Reserve pilots already deployed early could leave airlines short-staffed during Thanksgiving travel as the government shutdown worsens flight delays nationwide.
Government shutdown delays October jobs report: when will economic reports be released after shutdown ends?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues to disrupt economic data releases with the October jobs report delayed until after the shutdown ends.
America’s top 10 busiest airports face flight cuts as the government shutdown drags on
America's top 10 busiest airports handled hundreds of millions of passengers last year, but travelers now face flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages.
Mamdani’s new anti-business bogeywoman: Lina Khan
Former FTC chair Lina Khan joins Mamdani's transition team as NYC prepares for potential regulatory crackdown on major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon.
Airlines step up to support federal workers as nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers go unpaid
Major airlines are providing meals and support to unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA officers during the federal government shutdown.
Government shutdown blocks key GDP data release – what do the Fed's models say about economic growth?
The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the official third-quarter GDP report release, although real-time estimates from a pair of Federal Reserve banks suggest the economy grew.
Dozens of American manufacturing associations urge congressional leaders to reopen federal government
Thirty state manufacturing groups are urging Congress to end the ongoing government shutdown, which they say is disrupting operations and regulatory approvals.
Hotel industry reeling as government shutdown puts millions of workers on edge
Government shutdown devastates hotel industry with $650 million in losses and $31 million in daily economic damage as the holiday season approaches.
Treasury touts progress reducing federal spending under Trump administration
The Treasury Department reported federal spending growth has declined under President Trump with outlays falling 2.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to Biden era increases.
California homeless crisis: DOJ accuses real estate developers of $50M funding fraud
Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor face federal fraud charges for allegedly stealing millions in California homelessness funds meant for housing projects that were never built.
Business groups warns government shutdown is 'harming small businesses and costing American economic growth'
Business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are warning that the ongoing government shutdown is harming small businesses and costing American economic growth.
Trump admin plans IRS overhaul to probe left-leaning groups more easily, WSJ reports
President Donald Trump's administration is installing allies in the IRS criminal division to investigate left-leaning organizations they believe fund protests.
Bessent says government shutdown 'starting to cut into muscle' and economy may be losing billions per day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the ongoing government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $15 billion weekly as it enters its third week.
Trump official says federal job cuts will top 10K during shutdown as judge puts firings on hold
Trump budget chief Russell Vought predicted federal job cuts will surpass 10,000 during shutdown, but District Judge Susan Illston blocked layoffs at over 30 agencies temporarily.