‘Real consequences’: Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed the everyday Americans he is concerned would be at risk in the event of a prolonged government shutdown.
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Markets Unfazed by Government Shutdown as US Stocks, Yields Hold Steady
Wall Street in New York City on April 4, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times Wall Street shrugged off the second day of the U.S. government shutdown, with stocks and bonds little changed on Oct. 2. The S&P 500, a broad market index, reached a new all-time intraday high but pared its gains and slipped about
Virginia Dem logged service hours to his own PAC to skirt possible jail time for reckless driving, docs show
Former Del. Jay Jones completed community service for his political action committee and NAACP to avoid prison after reckless driving conviction in Virginia.
White House says federal layoffs could hit ‘thousands’ ahead of Trump, Vought meeting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that thousands of federal employees may face layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
NYC mayoral candidates Mamdani, Cuomo air first ads amid government shutdown drama
Zohran Mamdani focused on affordability, while former Gov. Andrew Cuomo emphasized experience in their competing New York City mayoral campaign ads.
EXCLUSIVE: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac’s NY offices to shutter in response to AG James’ ‘corrupt’ practices
New York's Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offices will shut down, Fox Digital learned, in response to NY Attorney General Letitia James' "corrupt" business practices.
White House Says Federal Layoffs Likely in the Thousands Amid Government Shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 1, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that the number of federal employees who are being laid off amid the government shutdown will be in the thousands. “It’s likely