Government Shutdown
 
Nationwide No Kings protests target Trump administration
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Thousands of demonstrators gathered across U.S. cities on October 18, 2025, for the second round of No Kings protests against President Trump's policies. The events, largely peaceful, featured creative elements like inflatable costumes and drew criticism from Republican leaders. The rallies occurred amid a prolonged government shutdown now on day 19.
Leavitt and Jeffries trade insults amid government shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries exchanged sharp personal attacks on Friday during the ongoing government shutdown. Jeffries called Leavitt 'sick' and 'demented' in a press conference, while she labeled him a 'stone-cold loser.' The barbs highlight escalating tensions as Congress fails to resolve funding disputes.
California Republican keeps working during government shutdown
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As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, most House members have gone home at Speaker Mike Johnson’s direction. But Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he is still reporting to his Capitol Hill office daily and urging colleagues to resume work.
Trump calls Schumer mentally gone and politically finished
2025년 10월 21일 01시 39분CNN poll indicates Trump unaffected by current government shutdown
2025년 10월 20일 00시 16분Government shutdown stalls altcoin ETF approvals
2025년 10월 18일 00시 03분Speaker Johnson criticizes AOC after her attacks on government shutdown
 
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay troops as shutdown enters fourth week
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With the federal government shut down since October 1, the Defense Department has accepted a $130 million private donation to help cover military pay — an unprecedented move that President Donald Trump touted while legal and ethical questions mounted and pressure grew over lapsed nutrition benefits.
Senate fails to advance bills for federal worker pay during shutdown
The U.S. Senate rejected competing partisan bills aimed at paying some federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 23rd day. The failure highlights deepening partisan divides as essential workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, continue laboring without pay. Aviation groups have urged Congress to end the shutdown before Thanksgiving travel strains the system further.
Food banks brace for SNAP halt as shutdown nears Nov. 1
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As the U.S. government shutdown stretches toward a month, food banks nationwide are preparing for a surge in need if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stop on November 1. Leaders warn that losing support for nearly 42 million Americans could trigger a public health crisis amid already rising demand.
 
Nationwide No Kings protests draw crowds against Trump policies
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Demonstrators across the U.S. participated in the second wave of 'No Kings' protests on October 18, 2025, targeting President Donald Trump's administration amid an 18-day government shutdown. Organizers reported over 2,600 events in all 50 states, expecting turnout to exceed the 5 million from June's rallies. Republicans criticized the events as 'hate America' gatherings, while protesters emphasized peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights.
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump administration layoffs during shutdown
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A federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely barred the Trump administration from carrying out mass reductions-in-force during the ongoing government shutdown, extending an earlier pause and affecting thousands of layoff notices issued since October 1.
U.S. government shutdown reaches day 22 over ACA subsidies
The federal government shutdown has entered its third week, with no resolution in sight as Republicans and Democrats clash over extending enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. The standoff affects millions, from furloughed workers to those relying on nutrition programs. President Trump has linked the impasse to efforts to shrink government size while targeting Democratic priorities.
 
U.S. government shutdown enters third week amid partisan standoff
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The U.S. federal government shutdown, now in its 18th day since October 1, 2025, has led to unpaid Capitol Police officers, frozen infrastructure funds, and a deadlock over Obamacare subsidies. Republicans blame Democrats for refusing to negotiate without extending pandemic-era health credits, while Democrats accuse the GOP of prioritizing politics over essential services. Impacts include paused projects in Democratic-leaning states and heightened tensions on Capitol Hill.
SNAP benefits set to lapse Nov. 1 as shutdown drags on; states rush stopgaps
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With the U.S. government shutdown stretching toward a fifth week, the Agriculture Department says it cannot fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, putting roughly 42 million people at risk of a lapse starting Nov. 1. More than two dozen states sued to compel the Trump administration to use contingency reserves, while governors and agencies roll out emergency measures from food-bank support to state-funded bridge payments.
Air traffic controller shortages emerge amid U.S. government shutdown
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U.S. airports recorded more than 20 instances of air traffic controller staffing shortfalls on Saturday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, underscoring the growing impact of a federal shutdown that began on October 1. About 13,000 controllers are working without pay, and Duffy warned disruptions could intensify as workers miss their first full shutdown-affected paycheck on Tuesday, October 28. ([dailywire.com](https://www.dailywire.com/news/concerning-air-traffic-controller-shortage-emerging-transportation-secretary-says))
About 1.4 million federal workers miss first full paycheck as shutdown reaches Day 24
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About 1.4 million civilian federal employees went without pay on Friday, Oct. 24, as the U.S. government shutdown reached its 24th day. The standoff centers on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, with ripple effects from delayed federal data to strained services.
Jeffries rejects Senate bill to pay federal workers amid shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed opposition to a standalone Senate bill aimed at compensating federal workers and military members during the ongoing government shutdown. He described the legislation as a political ploy that would give President Donald Trump discretion over payments. This stance comes as Democrats have repeatedly blamed Republicans for the shutdown's impact on employees.
California faces impacts from federal government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is severely affecting California residents, from delayed benefits to missed paychecks. State leaders urge building a stronger local safety net amid threats from the Trump administration. California contributes more in taxes than it receives, forcing it to compensate for Washington's dysfunction.
NPR politics chat spotlights East Wing demolition, Russia sanctions, redistricting battles and a prolonged shutdown
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On October 26, NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe and Mara Liasson discussed President Trump’s Asia trip, the demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new ballroom, fresh U.S. sanctions on major Russian oil companies, intensifying redistricting fights, and a federal shutdown that has stretched nearly four weeks.