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Thirty state manufacturing groups are urging Congress to end the ongoing government shutdown, which they say is disrupting operations and regulatory approvals.

The government has been shut down for nearly a month, and the impact is beginning to be felt by the U.S. economy.

The federal government ran an almost $1.8 trillion budget deficit in FY2025, which ranked as the fourth-largest in history after even larger deficits were incurred in recent years.

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler criticizes Democrats for having a 'disgraceful moment' during the government shutdown that she says is hurting small businesses.

As the SNAP funding cliff nears, DoorDash announces 1 million free meals, fee waivers and even donations to food banks to support struggling families.

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.

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans are at risk as the ongoing government shutdown threatens funding for November food stamp payments, according to the USDA.

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.

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.

Traders on Kalshi and Polymarket are betting the federal government shutdown will extend into next month, with 65% expecting it to last until Oct. 31.

Major U.S. airports refuse to play Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown causing flight delays.

The government shutdown does not extend the October 15 tax filing deadline for taxpayers who requested extensions earlier this year for their 2024 tax returns.

Trump administration blames Democrats for funding stalemate triggering federal layoffs, as National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warns of permanent RIFs.

The Congressional Budget Office reported a $1.8 trillion federal deficit for fiscal year 2025, driven in part by a record $1 trillion interest costs from servicing the national debt.

Federal government shutdown prompts $4 million in prediction market bets, with 72% of Polymarket traders expecting at least two-week duration.

The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 may cost American taxpayers billions in back pay and administrative expenses, based on past shutdowns.

The ongoing government shutdown delayed the anticipated September jobs report, which economists estimated would show 50,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%.

Financial markets are expected to remain relatively unfazed by the government shutdown, with the S&P 500 historically posting positive returns during past shutdowns.

Starting in 2026, workers age 50 and older earning more than $145,000 must make catch-up 401(k) contributions to Roth accounts instead of pretax accounts.

Speaker Mike Johnson claims Chuck Schumer's shutdown strategy backfired by giving the executive branch the power to reshape government services.