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Hampton Roads lawmakers split on deal to end shutdown
Hampton Roads' U.S. representatives are split on the Senate's proposal to end the government shutdown.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
Speaker Mike Johnson urges House return as Senate advances bill to end the 40-day government shutdown after key Democrats switch.
Flight cuts to continue after government shutdown
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as FAA limits traffic. Flight cuts to persist even after the government shutdown ends.
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate moves toward ending the government shutdown after Democrats agree to a compromise on health care subsidies.
U.S. airlines cancel 1,000+ flights on first day of cuts tied to government shutdown
Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while cutting more than 1,000 flights because of the government shutdown.
‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
Despite low unemployment, job seekers face the slowest hiring pace in over a decade as economic uncertainty, tariffs and AI fears stall recruitment.
Stocks wind up mixed on Wall Street after spending most of day in red
U.S. stocks slid Friday, with tech shares leading losses and the S&P 500 heading for its first weekly drop in four weeks amid weak data and shutdown worries.
US holiday sales expected to rise despite economic uncertainty
NRF forecasts U.S. holiday sales of $1.01–$1.02T, up 3.7–4.2%, even amid inflation, tariffs, and the ongoing government shutdown.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, including New York, L.A. and Chicago, amid the government shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% starting Friday to maintain safety during the government shutdown as staffing shortages hit air control facilities.
ICF International executives to take 20% pay cuts amid government shutdown
ICF International announced last week that its top executives will take pay cuts during the remainder of the federal government shutdown.
Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its key rate to 3.9%, its second cut this year, aiming to boost hiring as inflation remains elevated.
