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Through Well, Abdur-Rahman February 16, 2026 One of Democrats’ demands to end the government shutdown is lifting the mask mandate for ICE agents. White House border czar Tom Homan is defending ICE agents’ ability to wear masks during the government shutdown as the mandate becomes a point of contention. Despite not liking them, he emphasizes […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The federal government has entered its third partial shutdown in the past six months after Congress failed to reach agreement on all 12 annual spending bills. However, unlike previous shutdowns, this one only affects the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It comes after Democrats walked away from […]
Through BLACK ENTERPRISE editors November 27, 2025 Private jet bookings increased during the government shutdown as commercial flights were cut back. Private jet bookings increased during the government shutdown as commercial flights were cut back The recent U.S. government shutdown left tens of thousands of planes grounded and left travelers scrambling for last-minute solutions to […]
Now that the 43-day government shutdown is over, market experts remain cautious about what lies ahead. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research thinks the turbulence in Washington will continue to fuel uncertainty, but investors have learned to live with it.“Washington remains a source of volatility and uncertainty. Policymaking has certainly been like this all year and […]
Through Well, Abdur-Rahman November 10, 2025 The fundraiser aims to help airport workers feel supported and seen while working without pay. A former TSA agent is giving back to his old colleagues and organizing a fundraiser to help them with a vital bill. In the midst of the longest government shutdown in United States history, […]
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide due to the record-long government shutdown will go into effect Friday morning. The 40 airports selected by the FAA cover more than 20 states and include hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the order. In some […]
The dollar remained just below multi-month highs on Thursday as a recovery in appetite for riskier assets lifted recent highs, while sterling was under pressure ahead of a Bank of England meeting where investors expect a dovish tone. At $1.1495 against the euro, the dollar is little changed, although it is marginally weaker than Tuesday’s […]
Overview: CalFresh shutdown Local food banks and nonprofits are being mobilized to ensure no one goes hungry, and beneficiaries can still use the remaining balance on their EBT cards. An applicant signs up for food stamps, known as CalFresh in California, at a low-income health clinic in Contra Costa County. (Photo by Anne Wernikoff for […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted a notice on its website stating that federal food assistance will not be delivered on November 1, raising the stakes for families across the country as the government shutdown continues. The new message comes after the Trump administration said it will not tap about $5 billion in emergency funds […]
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its second interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, despite a lack of clarity about the health of the US economy due to the ongoing government shutdown. The US central bank’s penultimate interest rate meeting of the year comes against the backdrop of a weeks-long standoff between […]
