by Rodney Kennedy Rodney Kennedy has his M.Div from New Orleans Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Louisiana State University. He pastored the First Baptist Church of Dayton (OH) –…| Righting America
Courtesy: CBS President Trump slammed Democrats as “crazed lunatics” who have “lost their way,” blaming them for a government shutdown poised to become the longest in history with no deal in sight. But he offered no immediate plan to address health care costs, a sticking point for Democrats who want Republicans to agree to extend government subsidies for the more...| WDEFWDEF
Over 48,000 Americans have signed a petition demanding that the USDA release a $5 billion contingency reserve to maintain SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, which advocates say is being used to leverage hunger for budgetary concessions.| Davis Vanguard
Illinois Newsroom - George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Hare were also seeing dozens of delays and one or two cancellations. The post Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - WASHINGTON — The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills. The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how the impasse... The post Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - With open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starting on Nov. 1, local health advocates are warning that premiums for 2026 plans could more than double unless Congress extends subsidies that reduce those costs. The post Health insurance costs are rising as financial assistance declines. Here’s how C-U could be affected appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
The debates driving the government shutdown are significant, as are debates over the future of SNAP. However, the shutdown is threatening food access for millions of Americans. It is time to reopen the government and restore access to SNAP benefits. The post Who Is at Risk of Losing Snap Benefits Due to the Shutdown? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Suspending SNAP in November would hurt even those beneficiaries who do not fall into poverty as a result of losing benefits. SNAP recipients who are already below the poverty line would fall even deeper into poverty. The post Suspending SNAP Benefits in November Could Push 2.9 Million People into Poverty appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
The tech startup’s YFQ-44A is the second of two drone prototypes to take flight under the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.| Breaking Defense
The White House intends to use $2.5 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill plus $1.4 billion from the Navy’s shipbuilding budget and $1.4 billion from its research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) accounts to cover troop pay and housing needs.| Breaking Defense
President Donald Trump says his administration lacks legal authority to fund food assistance during the shutdown — but critics call| TheGrio
The 119th Congress has been one for breaking records, some more welcome than others. The government shutdown now seems set to be the latest opportunity to enter the history books. Nov. 1 marked the shutdown’s 32nd day, closing in on the record 35 days set during the first Trump administration. That shutdown was a partial […]| Washington Examiner
Food banks across Southern California are stepping in to meet the surge in need for food assistance after the Trump administration announced last week that it would not tap emergency […] The post Need food assistance? Where to go when CalFresh benefits are delayed appeared first on Boyle Heights Beat.| Boyle Heights Beat
Funding for SNAP, the federal Supplemental Food Assistance Program, is set to expire on November 1st due to the ongoing government shutdown that’s about to hit the one-month mark... The post CovertAction Bulletin – Feeding the Crisis: SNAP Under Siege in the Shutdown first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.| CovertAction Magazine
The government shutdown is putting politics ahead of the needs of the nation, and those entrusted to defend it. The post End the Standoff, Pay the Troops appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.| Air & Space Forces Magazine
We’ve now passed one month into the U.S. government shutdown — and one month without COVID-19 or other infectious disease data updates from the CDC. COVID-19 levels seem to still be in a lull between waves in much of the country, based on available sources, but the situation is very uncertain. And there are signs of flu and RSV spread picking up. The post National COVID-19 trends, October 28 first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins. The post Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
Covered California premiums to double in cost for most enrollees | East Bay Times
SNAP is often more accessible than commodities for Native people, especially those in urban areas. The post Over One Million American Indian, Alaska Natives At Risk If SNAP Funding Lapses appeared first on Underscore Native News.| Underscore Native News
Soon after the government shutdown began on Oct. 1, the Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Long Beach and Orange County (Calif.) realized that funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, would run out by the end of the month. Knowing that people who rely on SNAP would need... Read More The post Federal SNAP benefits to expire on Nov. 1, leaving philanthropy scrambling to feed the hungry appeared first on eJewishPhilanthropy.| eJewishPhilanthropy
Critics say Trump is exploiting the federal shutdown to unilaterally slash the safety net and cause unnecessary pain.| Articles – Truthout
Children may lose access to healthy meals, families may lose affordable child care, and Head Start staff may lose jobs.| Articles – Truthout
Health insurance premiums are expected to more than double for some 20 million people unless Congress acts.| Articles – Truthout
USDA could continue funding food stamps during the shutdown by using an available contingency fund, Democrats said.| Articles – Truthout
But Indigenous advocates are working to ensure families are fed via mutual aid meal trains and education on foraging.| Articles – Truthout
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unlawfully suspending SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown, which could leave 5.5 million Californians without essential food assistance.| Davis Vanguard
With the ongoing federal government shutdown, food assistance through SNAP won’t come through for November, affecting 42 million Americans Local food relief sites navigate increased demand amid SNAP pause is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
CNN hosts have clashed with prominent Democrats this week as the party signals it's willing to let tens of millions of Americans' food stamp assistance expire in order to increase their political "leverage" four weeks into the government shutdown. The post Democrats Lose CNN as Party Uses Food Stamps as Shutdown 'Leverage' appeared first on .|
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs says state cannot backfill food stamp benefits amid government shutdown Nearly 900,000 Arizonans rely on food stamps, including over 367,000 children Arizona food banks face […]| Arizona Capitol Times
A federal shutdown doesn’t just close parks. A government shutdown can cause slowdowns for the cash, credit, and conservation pipelines rural landowners rely on. During a recent episode of the National Land Podcast, Editor for Progressive Farmer Chris Clayton laid out the real-world impacts for landowners, buyers, and sellers. Here’s what landowners should know about … Continue reading "What a Federal Shutdown Means for Landowners" The post What a Federal Shutdown Means for Landowners a...| National Land Realty News
Yesterday, Theatre Washington published a list of area theaters offering discounted or complimentary tickets to those affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Earlier this month, we published a list […]| The Georgetowner
Thousands of Maryland residents will go without food aid next month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will not continue to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the shutdown. Twenty-five states, including Maryland, are suing the Trump administration over the suspension.| CNS Maryland
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the food stamps freeze is a result of a federal government shutdown funding gap. The post Michigan SNAP benefits set to pause Nov. 1 appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
The government shutdown stops USDA from administering farm subsidies, raising the specter of growing farm foreclosures. It also delays a bailout President Trump had promised for farmers impacted by tariffs.| KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
A possible government shutdown is looming. Here is how federal employees' pay and benefits are handled during a partial shutdown.| FedSmith.com
Learn your rights on shutdown wages, unpaid work, and delayed paychecks during a government shutdown. Find out what’s legal and what’s not.| The Spiggle Law Firm
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo to state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies on October 10, 2025, stating “if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the Nation.” This situation results from the lapse... The post EPIC Explainer: Food Stamps During a Shutdown appeared first on EPIC for America.| EPIC for America
Click to expand PDF. The post Subsidy Scheme Stats appeared first on EPIC for America.| EPIC for America
Gov. Kathy Hochul accused the Trump Administration of deliberately withholding SNAP benefits from roughly 3 million New Yorkers.| amNewYork
As the federal government shutdown stretched into its 22nd day Wednesday, staff and volunteers at a Harlem food pantry said the line outside has swelled to| amNewYork
If Congress, meaning all of them, actually did the one thing they are supposed to do by law, pass a budget (meaning 12 appropriations bills), we would not find ourselves consistently in this fiscal predicament. The post The Democrat Shutdown for Dummies appeared first on American Constitutional Rights Union.| American Constitutional Rights Union
Funding for SNAP, which benefits more than 42 million Americans, is set to run out on Nov. 1 unless the shutdown ends by then.| Washington Examiner
In this week’s Schroedinger’s claim, the White House Occupant is threatening to sue his own DOJ for230 million (at your expense, of course) because its (rather muted) investigation of h…| The Propaganda Professor
Surviving our dark age will require more than “resistance” — we also need hope. We can start by making real connections in our own communities. The post Rebuilding Hope in a Time of Darkness appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
America’s richest often push for shutdowns to dodge taxes, avoid regulation, and slash benefits for working people. The post How Billionaires Benefit from Government Shutdowns appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
The House Armed Services Committee says the AIM-260A JATM missile is delayed three months because of the government shutdown.| Air & Space Forces Magazine
The CalFresh food-assistance program in San Diego County could face delays in November if the current federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 23.| North Coast Current
By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) condemned top Democrats on Wednesday for casually acknowledging the hardships Americans face during the ongoing government shutdown — one they’ve prolonged while using it for political leverage. “It’s reprehensible to see top Democrats admit that they’re willing to inflict pain on hardworking Americans to achieve their priorities,” […] The post Hamadeh Condemns Democrats For Using Shutdown As ‘Political Leverage’ first appeared...| AZ FREE NEWS
Mississippi residents who rely on food stamps will not be able to access SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, the Mississippi Department of Human Services announced. The post Mississippi Will Halt SNAP Food Assistance Starting Nov. 1 Due to Government Shutdown appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.| Mississippi Free Press
Donald Trump has turned his back on nationalism, but not in favor of internationalism. The post What Happened to America First? appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
I started writing this article about three weeks ago, when the government initially shut down. Then I shelved it. There were plenty of articles already written, and it is, by definition, a politically charged topic. However, it does directly impact our finances, and it hasn’t gone away. I have been writing about government shutdowns for […] The post This Government Shutdown Is Different appeared first on Lazy Man and Money.| Lazy Man and Money
In this episode of Detroit Evening Report: updates on Hamtramck lawsuit, Dream of Detroit aims to get a street sign in honor of the late Imam Abdullah Bey El-Amin, and more.| WDET 101.9 FM
On Monday, Oct. 20, the U.S. Senate failed for an 11th time to advance a House-passed measure and end the shutdown The post ‘Going to Get Tougher’: Tribes Grapple With Ongoing Government Shutdown appeared first on Underscore Native News.| Underscore Native News
Leaving parks open during a shutdown neglects the mandate of future enjoyment. The post Interior is failing to conserve national parks appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
Research, wildlife and conservation are in the crosshairs. The post More than 2,000 jobs could be cut at Interior during shutdown appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
Trump-GOP's refusal to negotiate on health care subsidies is a Dickensian death panel: "If they would rather die, ...they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population." The post Trump’s GOP Death Panel in Progress appeared first on emptywheel.| emptywheel
Screenshot of the FOIA.gov homepage taken on October 17, 2025. The government is shut down – and so is the public’s right to know. As in previous shutdowns, FOIA offices are being adversely affecte…| UNREDACTED: The National Security Archive Blog
The shutdown has entered its fourth week of political stalemate, making it the second-longest in US history.| Articles – Truthout
Johnson claims he's following standard precedent — one that he himself disregarded for Republicans earlier this year.| Articles – Truthout
Even if a shutdown deal were reached immediately, benefits would likely be delayed.| Articles – Truthout
SHUTDOWN CITY Dear Dotti,With the government shutdown dragging on like a bad acid trip, my paycheck’s vanished faster than Elvis at a sighting convention, and my kids are demanding Fortnite V-Bucks while we eat ramen flavored with regret. How do I keep the family from mutiny? — Starving in Shutdown City Dear Starving: Oh, honey, ... READ MORE The post DEAR DOTTI: AMERICA’S MOST OUTSPOKEN COLUMNIST! 10.17.25 appeared first on Weekly World News.| Weekly World News
Preliminary meetings are occurring amid the ongoing government shutdown, while some advocates call for Health Secretary Kennedy’s removal The post It’s been a month. And we still don’t know much about Kennedy’s Long COVID consortium. first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
The U.S. is still largely without COVID-19 and other infectious disease data as the government shutdown continues. As Congress has repeatedly failed to pass a resolution that would fund federal agencies, the shutdown — and data delays — are likely to go into a fourth week, if not longer. This could be incredibly harmful as the U.S. heads into colder weather and the disease outbreaks that typically follow. The post National COVID-19 trends, October 21 first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
While Republicans in Washington, D.C. are opposed to extending the healthcare subsidies for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, state insurance commissioners, including Montana Auditor James Brown, a Republican, sent a letter to Congressional leaders last month urging them to continue the enhanced tax credits that began during the pandemic. “Without an extension of the enhanced […]| Daily Montanan
Published by Prevue Staff from Prevue Meetings & Incentives. Your weekly news briefing is here—catch up on the biggest headlines impacting the industry. The post This Week in News: Industry Buzz & Updates appeared first on Prevue Meetings & Incentives.| Prevue Meetings & Incentives
Published by Robert Curley from Prevue Meetings & Incentives. First it was the troops on the streets; now, it’s the government shutdown that’s battering tourism in Washington, D.C. The post Government Shutdown Impacts D.C. Tourism Industry appeared first on Prevue Meetings & Incentives.| Prevue Meetings & Incentives
Court filings show the administration is pushing to eliminate jobs at several wildlife and conservation departments.| Articles – Truthout
The Trump administration is keeping the money flowing to ICE and the military while canning workers at health agencies.| Articles – Truthout
Speaker Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva prevents her from serving her constituents.| Articles – Truthout
When Washington goes dark, your employment case enters a gray zone where agencies stall, courts keep moving, and legal deadlines… Continue reading S6 Ep137: What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Your Employment Case? The post S6 Ep137: What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Your Employment Case? appeared first on Carey & Associates P.C..| Carey & Associates P.C.
The federal government shutdown on October 1 because Congress couldn’t agree on how much more of our money to spend. It’s become routine in Washington: wait| Kansas Policy Institute
As the government shutdown continues, we expect a 0.25% drag on GDP per week, or 1% per month. ... READ MORE >| The Real Economy Blog
AmPac remains ready to serve small businesses during the government shutdown, processing SBA loans and funding direct loans under $150K.| AmPac Business Capital
The federal government has shut down, and the impacts are already being felt across systems and services our community depends on. Read our summary of the key areas of impact and tips on ways to stay connected.| Solve ME/CFS Initiative
Voters’ doubts about President Biden’s fitness to serve in the Oval Office have grown over the past few months, according to a new poll released Monday amid the fallout from his shaky debate performance last week. The latest Harvard CAPS-Harris survey, released exclusively to The Hill, found that 66 percent of respondents said they| Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll
The federal government has shut down as of 12:01 on October 1, 2025. This means that much of the federal government will not be operating and thousands of federal employees will be furloughed – check out Federal Harms Tracker for more. The Government Publishing Office (GPO) sent out this piece to the federal depository library […] The post Federal government shutdown (10/1/2025) first appeared on Free Government Information (FGI).| Free Government Information (FGI)
Harrisburg, Pa., September 30, 2025 — A federal government shutdown is set to begin at midnight, barring a last-minute deal. For Pennsylvania residents, the commonwealth remains in a dangerously precarious position, with a looming federal shutdown overlapping with its four-month-long state budget impasse. Despite reporting that a budget deal was “very, very close” in June, Gov. Josh […] The post Hours Away from Federal Government Shutdown, Pennsylvania Remains Vulnerable appeared ...| Commonwealth Foundation
This funding battle carries particular weight for Christian communicators as the FCC and congressional priorities are stalled.| NRB
E-Verify is back online after government shutdown. Learn key employer compliance requirements for Form I-9 and E-Verify verification processes.| Inside Business Immigration
Obamacare is a broken system. The Biden COVID Credits made it worse.| EPIC for America
Experts are weighing in on how the standoff over health insurance subsidies affects renters and homeowners.| Banker & Tradesman
As of October 1, 2025, we are in federal government shutdown. During previous government shutdowns, government agencies and departments issued| Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
The federal govt shutdown will create widespread challenges for organizations that rely on Washington. Our 1-2-3 playbook gives comms leaders a proactive plan to move decisively, protect their reputation, and emerge stronger when govt operations resume.| RH Strategic
On our live show, David and The Majority Report's Sam Seder talk about the ongoing government shutdown and the backlash to Democratic gerontocracy.| The American Prospect
Understand shutdown unemployment eligibility and how to file claims if you’re furloughed. A step-by-step guide for federal employees and contractors.| The Spiggle Law Firm
Datasets can be pulled offline for all sorts of reasons. As I wrote in February, this shows the value of being a data hoarder- just downloading now any data you think you might want later: Several …| Economist Writing Every Day
The US federal government entered a shutdown at midnight on October 1, leaving as many as 750,000 federal employees furloughed each day. In this edition, we get a sense of how much this shutdown might…| France 24
The US government began shutting down after midnight on Wednesday after Congress failed to agree a stopgap budget, halting operations at federal agencies and sidelining hundreds of thousands of workers. In…| France 24
The government shutdown stalemate continues into a new week with no clear resolution, as both parties blame each other for the funding lapse. On Monday, two competing Senate measures to fund the government and end the shutdown failed for the fifth time. Senate Republicans are trying to gain Democratic backing for a House-approved bill to fund the government until November 21, while Democratic leaders insist that any funding deal must include an extension of health insurance tax credits. Bryan...| France 24
As the end of the federal fiscal year approaches, many Americans are wondering: Will there be another government shutdown? With lawmakers in Washington still at odds over key spending priorities, the risk of a shutdown on October 1, 2025, is very real. Whether you’re a federal employee, contractor, or rely on federal programs, understanding how […]| The Spiggle Law Firm
As the government shutdown enters its first week, President Trump lashed out at Fox News for airing an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on health care.| Blaze Media
Why is the Government Shutting Down: Are you wondering “How did we get here again? At 12:01amET on October 1st the Government effectively “shut down”. A government shutdown happens when Congress and the President fail to agree on and pass new spending bills to fund government operations by the funding deadline. As a result, federal […]| Secure Families Initiative
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The US government shutdown is expected to continue into next week after the Senate on Friday voted for a fourth time to reject spending cuts that will unleash layoffs.| France 24
US President Donald Trump has threatened to use the first government shutdown since 2019 to push through mass firings and slash social programmes unless Democrats give up their demands for health care…| France 24
A vote to end a US government shutdown failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse…| France 24
The US is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running. Disagreement stemmed from a deadlock in Congress over Democratic demands over health care and Republican efforts to kick that can down the road. At issue are tax credits that have made health insurance through the Affordable Care Act more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. For in-depth analysis ...| France 24
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 1, 2025: The American press is covering the US government shutdown, with many focusing on the blame game between Republicans and Democrats. Also, the Taliban have shut…| France 24
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding. "This all effectively comes down to healthcare – the sticking point that democrats refused to budge on and that Republicans said must be handled separately", said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Washington Fraser Jackson.| France 24
