Daily Bulletin...
U.S. Government Officially Shuts Down
After Congress failed to pass a funding extension, the federal government entered a shutdown at midnight — the first since 2018.
Shutdown Leaves Federal Workers “On Edge”
An estimated 750,000 federal employees are furloughed. Many face uncertainty, with some agencies initiating planning for layoffs.
Trump & Republicans Shift Blame to Democrats
The White House and GOP officials are accusing Democrats of causing the shutdown by refusing to approve a funding bill.
Administration Signals “Imminent” Layoffs & Cuts
As the shutdown continues, agencies are preparing for cuts. Reports suggest some federal staff have been told to set out-of-office email messages blaming Democrats.
White House Freezes $18B in NYC Infrastructure Funding
In the midst of the shutdown, the administration halted nearly $18 billion in funding for New York rail and subway expansions.
Democrats and Republicans Exchanged Accusations
Senate reconvened, with both parties blaming the other for failing to negotiate. Schumer criticized Republicans for rejecting Democratic proposals that included health care elements.
Federal Agencies Remove Programs & Fire Office Leadership
The National Council on the Humanities was largely dismantled, and several agency projects tied to climate and infrastructure are being paused or cancelled.
Supreme Court Defers On Trump’s Attempt to Remove Fed Governor
The court declined to act immediately on Trump’s push to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, leaving her in place for now.
Democrats Compare Trump to Putin Over City Militarization Comments
Democrat leaders strongly criticized Trump’s suggestion that U.S. cities could be used for military training, likening it to authoritarian tactics.
Harvard Settlement & Grant Controversy
Trump announced a tentative $500 million settlement with Harvard over allegations of civil rights violations while a judge recently ruled against the administration’s attempt to cut federal grants to the university.