The shutdown delayed the monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, “arguably the most important piece of information” for the Federal Reserve ahead of its next meeting, Bank of America said.

Senate votes to reopen the federal government were expected to fail over Democratic demands that Medicaid cuts be restored.

President Trump posted to social media an AI video of himself and Vice President JD Vance in a band - with Budget Director Russ Vought as the grim reaper.

Vought announced a pause of $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure money for Chicago as the administration continues to target money for blue cities and states.

WASHINGTON ‒ Votes in the Senate to reopen the federal government are expected to fail as the shutdown continues for a third day and President Donald Trump

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