Trump signs funding bill to end 43-day shutdown
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, President Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the government while placing blame on Democrats.
Court debates Medicaid funding restrictions on Planned Parenthood
Federal judges are weighing constitutional challenges as Planned Parenthood fights limits on Medicaid reimbursements linked to abortion services.
U.S. Mint produces final penny as production ends after 230 years
Ending an era, the Philadelphia Mint is halting penny production due to cost inefficiency and dwindling practical use.
Supreme Court extends pause SNAP order
As the government shutdown lingers, the court is allowing the continued withholding of $4 billion in food assistance while lawmakers work toward ending the crisis.
Private sector jobs decline in late October
New weekly payroll data from ADP reveals job losses exceeding 11,000 per week, signalling potential risks for the economy and influencing Federal Reserve policy decisions.
House to return to Washington for vote as Senate moves closer to ending shutdown
After a Senate breakthrough, Speaker Mike Johnson calls on lawmakers to return immediately to finalize an agreement to reopen the government.
Trump demands air traffic controllers return to work
As flight disruptions intensified during the prolonged federal shutdown, President Trump threatens penalties and promises rewards to air traffic controllers to restore staffing and safety.
Rising consumer debt highlights deepening K-shaped economic divide
Despite record-high household debt balances, financial resilience varies sharply as wealthier Americans gain while lower-income groups face mounting financial pressures.
Trump administration adds copper and metallurgical coal to U.S. critical minerals list
The expanded list aims to boost domestic mining and reduce reliance on imports for key minerals essential to national security and economic stability.
CarMax CEO Bill Nash to step down
Longtime CEO Bill Nash exits as CarMax faces profit shortfalls, falling sales and a leadership transition amid challenging used-car market conditions.
