Barbados: Military Halt Needed
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Shutdown Impacts Some Veteran Services but Critical Care, Benefits Remain Intact for Now
The U.S. government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday thanks to a deadlocked Senate. The federal government shutdown is already sending ripples across the country. Many that rely on services from the government are wondering how those services will be impacted.
Congressional Members still get Paid during a Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a government shutdown, as many as four million federal employees, including some service members, will not get a paycheck. Some federal workers deemed essential, like air traffic controllers and certain military members, are told to work anyways. However, the members of congress, will still get paid.
Federal Government Officially Shuts Down, Senate Remains Deadlocked
The federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal before the deadline. It’s the first shutdown since 2019. Tuesday evening, the Senate rejected not one, but two competing funding bills—paving the way for the shutdown.
Time Running Out as Congress Faces Midnight Shutdown Deadline
Time is running out in Washington tonight, with just hours left to prevent a government shutdown. If lawmakers can’t strike a deal before midnight, much of the federal government could grind to a halt and thousands of workers across the country would be affected.
How a Shutdown Could Impact Government Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – If the government shuts down, it could have a large impact on government services. Millions of federal employees could go without a paycheck, and non-essential services could close. Here’s how a shutdown could impact you:
Netanyahu On Board with Trump Admin’s Gaza Peace Proposal Following White House Meeting
President Trump sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a comprehensive Gaza peace proposal. The 20-point plan calls for Gaza to be a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.”
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Families Allege AI Chatbots Encouraged Teens to Die by Suicide, Push for Safeguards
There are growing calls for Washington to step up efforts on artificial intelligence after families allege that AI chatbots played a role in the death of their children.
