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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanMedicare, FEMA and air traffic control: How a government shutdown could impact public services
Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities, but other functions β like NASA's space missions, Trump's immigration crackdown and certain public health work at FDA and the USDA β would continue.
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750,000 federal employees could be furloughed daily in shutdown, CBO estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of a shutdown, with the total daily cost of their compensation at roughly $400 million, according to an analysis of federal agenciesβ latest contingency plans and the Office of Personnel Management.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Here’s why experts think Trump took ‘a sledgehammer’ to the H-1B visa worker program
Business leaders support the visas as a way to bring talent to the U.S., while others say the program allows companies to hire foreign workers at lower wages than they would pay Americans.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire with government shutdown, halting new policies and some home loans
During a roughly 30-day freeze in June 2010, the National Association of Realtors estimated 1,400 home sales were canceled or delayed each day.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:A weakened Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza
The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House, greatly favors Israel. Hamas says it is still studying the plan and will respond soon
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Former aide to German far-right lawmaker convicted of spying for China
German man who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been convicted of spying for China.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Groups press for release of special counsel report on Trump’s classified documents case
A First Amendment group is pressing a federal appeals court to release a special counsel report on the criminal investigation into President Trumpβs handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:What the government’s phase-out of paper checks means for you
The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs. The change starts Tuesday and affects recipients of benefits like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and tax refunds.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Prosecutors seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Prosecutors filed their sentencing recommendation early Tuesday, along with letters from some of his accusers describing how his violence and demands had impacted their lives.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Federal judge rules Trump unconstitutionally targeted Gaza war protesters for deportation
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration βs efforts to deport noncitizens for protesting the war in Gaza was unconstitutional.
Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source:Shutdown odds rise as leaders leave White House without progress
Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Trump on Monday saying they'd made no progress toward a deal preventing a shutdown on Wednesday, increasing the odds the government's lights will turn off in less than 48 hours. Democrats have been pining for action to extend healthcare subsidies that are set to expire by yearβs end,...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:YouTube to pay $24.5M to settle Trump lawsuit over account suspension
YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the companyβs suspension of his account in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. Under the terms of the agreement, $22 million would go to Trump, who has...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Nearly 200K BMWs recalled over possible fire risk
BMW issued a recall for nearly 200,000 vehicles, citing a possible risk of fire due to engine corrosion. BMW of North America issued the βpark outside recall,β instructing owners of certain BMW vehicles from model years 2019-2022 to park outside because of a risk of fire while parked or being driven, the National Highway Traffic...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:What’s in the plan to end the Gaza war proposed by Trump and Netanyahu
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan to end the war in Gaza. But Hamas has yet to agree, and there are questions about its implementation. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Shutdown looms as deal evades CongressΒ
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Shutdown looms as deal evades Congress Congressional Democrats and Republicans remained far apart on host of issues late Monday, most notably about whether to extend the expiring ObamaCare enhanced premium tax credits. Photo credit Democratic lawmakers have insisted any...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Mideast experts analyze viability of Gaza peace proposal
To discuss President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to end the war in Gaza, Amna Nawaz spoke with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:In aftermath of Michigan LDS church attack, investigators seek gunman’s motive
Police in Michigan say everyone is accounted for after a gunman killed four congregants at a Mormon church south of Flint. Eight others were injured, some during the aftermath when the shooter set the church on fire. More than 100 federal officials are involved in the investigation and they say the motive has yet to be confirmed. Deema Zein reports.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Pentagon confirms plans to send 200 National Guard members to Portland
In our news wrap Monday, the Pentagon confirmed plans to send 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, YouTube agreed to pay more than $24 million to settle a lawsuit over President Trump's suspension from the platform in 2021 and the Trump administration is opening up 13 million acres of federal lands for possible coal mining.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Government shutdown appears unavoidable after White House meeting fails to produce deal
A federal government shutdown in less than a day and a half appears unavoidable after a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle failed to produce a deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers and congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins report on the impasse.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Why health care tax credits are a sticking point in shutdown negotiations
Millions of Americans who rely on health plans under the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums increase if Congress doesnβt expand key tax credits. Some could lose their insurance altogether. William Brangham discussed what this means for coverage and costs with Cynthia Cox of KFF.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats’ approach to negotiations with Trump
NPRβs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the looming government shutdown and President Trumpβs expanding use of executive power.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Schumer says he will not support 7- or 10-day stopgap to avoid shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said he would not support a weeklong or 10-day government funding measure to avoid a government shutdown on Wednesday and buy more time to negotiate with President Trump and GOP leaders. Schumer said he felt that Mondayβs meeting with Trump at the White House made some progress because it...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Trump, Netanyahu outline Gaza peace proposal: 5 takeaways
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined a peace proposal for Gaza on Monday in a joint news conference at the White House. The move came as the two-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, nears. About 1,200 Israelis were killed in those attacks, roughly two-thirds of whom were civilians....
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown
The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal intervention across U.S. cities.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:How artists and musicians are responding to Trump’s 2nd term
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen publicly blasted President Trump and his policies, saying βweβre living through particularly dangerous times." As Trump increasingly targets the arts, artists are faced with the question of whether to speak out or keep their heads down. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Shutdown threatens jobs report release
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Shutdown would shutter econ data agency at bad time The federal government will stop producing key economic data if government funding elapses Wednesday, depriving policymakers and investors of crucial information amid deep concerns about the job...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:How the world is responding to Trumpβs 20-point Gaza peace plan
President Trumpβs new Gaza peace plan Monday drew early reactions of support from leaders in the Arab and Muslim world, upping the pressure on Hamas and Israel to commit and follow through on the deal to end the two-year war. Qatar and Egypt have transmitted Trumpβs proposal to Hamas for consideration, although itβs not clear...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:What to know about Trump's unusual meeting of military leaders
President Trump is slated to attend an unusual meeting of military leaders Tuesday in Virginia organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The meeting, which is reportedly expected to bring together hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world, was first reported last week by The Washington Post. The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Hegseth βwill...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:American Airlines flight aborts takeoff at LAX after crossing paths with cargo plane
An American Airlines flight abandoned takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Sunday night after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it. American Airlines flight 2453 was departing Los Angeles for Boston Logan International Airport, when AeroLogic flight 619 landed on the runway at 10:33 p.m. local time β nearly an hour-and-a-half...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Schumer: Trump, GOP leaders are 'divided' over health insurance subsidies in funding bill
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said a rift is emerging between President Trump and GOP leaders in Congress about whether to use a short-term government funding bill to prevent health insurance premiums from soaring next year because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the end of this year. βThe particular focus was on...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Vance: US headed for shutdown βbecause the Democrats wonβt do the right thingβ
Vice President Vance warned that the government is heading for a shutdown, blaming Democrats for a potential government funding lapse after a meeting with President Trump and congressional leaders at the White House. βThe principle at stake here is very simple. We have disagreements about tax policy, you donβt shut that government down. We have...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Oregon officials warn against taking 'bait' as Trump pushes into Portland
In sending the National Guard to Portland,Ore., President Trump has launched a battle with a city heβs often demonized as being the seat of the far left β a move likely to spur conflict as the White House looks to crack down on alleged radicalism. Trump over the weekend said he would βprovide all necessary...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Trump eyes looser restrictions, funds for coal
{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump eyes looser restrictions, funds for coal The Trump administration is eyeing looser restrictions on pollution and public lands as part of its effort to bolster the U.S. coal industry. AP Photo/Jon C.Hancock The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delay by five years Biden-era standards that restrict...
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Michael Cohen predicts ex-FBI Director James Comey will be found guilty
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, predicted on Sunday that former FBI Director James Comey will be found guilty in connection to the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. In an interview on MSNBCβs βThe Weekend: Primetime,β Cohen suggested he has looked into Comeyβs role in the investigation from nearly a...
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