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House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for […]
House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
House lawmakers return after eight weeks to vote on a bill to end the 43-day federal government shutdown and restore funding.
With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown’s end
Small business owners hit by delays and lost contracts hope for recovery as the historic government shutdown nears its end.
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Airlines canceled over 9,000 U.S. flights after FAA cuts to ease pressure on short-staffed control towers during shutdown.
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.
