US Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Political Divide
Partisan politics is fueling the longest US shutdown, leaving federal workers furloughed, communities strapped, and raising questions about democracy’s resilience.
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U.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record at 35 Days
As the U.S. government shutdown enters day 35, federal workers miss paychecks, food aid lapses, and data collection stalls, pushing the stalemate near a historic record.
US Government Shutdown Hits Workers Hard After 30 Days
At day 30, the US government shutdown leaves over a million federal employees strapped for cash, but a judge restores food aid for the most vulnerable.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Layoff Plan During US Shutdown
A federal judge blocked Trump’s plan to lay off thousands of workers during the third week of the US shutdown, citing legal missteps and political motives.
U.S. Government Shuts Down for First Time in 7 Years
The U.S. federal government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years, halting services like air travel and pausing paychecks for 750,000 workers.
Judge OKs Trump’s Massive Federal Worker Firings 🏛️🔥
A federal judge has allowed Trump to continue mass firings of federal employees, despite union objections. Unions plan to appeal.
D.C. Protesters Rally to Support Fired Federal Scientists 🔬✊
D.C. protesters rally on Feb. 19 to support fired federal scientists, raising concerns over government employment decisions and their impact on critical research.
Trump Admin’s ‘Massacre’ of Federal Workers Sparks Legal Battles
Thousands of federal employees were fired over a holiday weekend in what insiders call the ‘St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.’ Unions vow to fight back. ⚖️💼
Judge Extends Freeze on Trump’s Federal Workers Buyout Plan 🛑
A U.S. federal judge has extended the freeze on Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal workers, pausing the deadline until the legality of the program is reviewed.