US EditionThis week: Senate returns with clock ticking toward shutdown
The shutdown halts non-essential federal operations, furloughing around 750,000 workers daily and delaying $400 million in compensation, amid disputes over healthcare and border funding.
- The US federal government entered a shutdown due to Congress's failure to pass a spending bill, affecting non-essential services and furloughing approximately 700,000 federal employees.
- Essential services, such as the FBI, CIA, and air traffic control, will continue functioning during the shutdown, but some employees will not receive pay until it ends.
- Republicans and Democrats are at an impasse over funding and healthcare subsidies.
- Polling indicates that 65% of registered voters oppose a government shutdown, highlighting widespread concern about its impact on everyday Americans.
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Solano Supes updated on shutdown impacts
While the federal government shut down due to congressional spending gridlock on Wednesday, the Solano County government and the governments of cities in the county will continue to operate nearly as normal during the early days of the shutdown. Should the shutdown extend, however, federal funds and programs will continue to dry up in the county, leaving local governments with even less help to provide a social safety net. Solano County PIO Matt…
Dems Shut Down Government To Protect Healthcare For Illegal Aliens
Credit: (Screenshot), Associated Press, via YouTube The federal government partially shut down early Wednesday after U.S. Senators failed to pass a funding stopgap Tuesday evening. Democrats withheld the votes necessary for Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to pass, triggering the shutdown at 12:01 a.m. It’s the first time in six years that lawmakers have let money for federal agencies lapse. “This is not a shutdown that makes any sense at all…
Reps. Fong, Valadao Respond to Govt. Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Valley Congressman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to the shut down the federal government: “Senate Democrats just voted against keeping the government open — again — putting Central Valley families and the essential services we rely on at risk,” said Rep. Fong. “It’s time for Senator Schumer to put governing for ALL Americans ahead of appeasing his progressive base. Our communities…
FTC stops important services amid government shut down: Why it matters
The FTC, a federal agency tasked with protecting consumers against fraud, deception and unfair business practices, has stopped a majority of its services amid a government shut down. As of midnight, October. 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission closed, citing “the lapse in government funding,” as the cause.
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