Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have received their final full paychecks until the end of the government shutdown which began on October 1st. Despite the current Democrat induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don't worry about it.How things play out from here, that depends on how a federal worker is categorized. Here's the breakdown. We have furled, exempt, and accepted employees.Furoughed employees that includes say economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics or grou ...

Economic Impact of Government Shutdown - Government shutdown cancels the release of the Jobs Friday report, a key economic indicator [1] - Economic uncertainty is causing companies to slow down hiring, impacting job growth [2] - A prolonged government shutdown could negatively affect GDP, economic growth, and working Americans [2] - Hundreds of thousands of government workers are furloughed, leading to reduced spending and potential economic consequences [4] Data and Economic Uncertainty - Lack of government data due to the shutdown makes it difficult to assess the true state of the economy [3] - The economy may be weakening, but the extent is uncertain due to limited data [1] - Job growth has slowed significantly in recent months [1]

Airspace Violations and NATO Response - Russian aircraft increasingly violate NATO airspace, raising concerns about escalation [1][2][3] - NATO radar and warplanes engaged 19 Russian drones that flew into Poland [2] - Other member states, including Finland, Lithuania, and Latvia also reported recent airspace violations [3] - Some defense experts say Russia is testing the bloc's resolve [4] - Russia has denied deliberate airspace incursions [6] Strategic Implications and Risks - Russia's actions may aim to weaken NATO and force Europe to reconsider its support for Ukraine [4][5] - Shooting down Russian jets could dramatically escalate tensions, leading to a massive diplomatic crisis [7] - Shooting down drones poses challenges, as they could hit something on the ground [8] - Operation to take down cheap Russian drones would have cost around $8 million [9] - A muted NATO response poses a greater threat, potentially encouraging further aggression from Russia [11][12] Potential Solutions and Challenges - Some suggest a "drone wall" to defend Europe, but drones can be launched from within targeted countries [10] - The issue may not be a lack of capability, but a lack of political will to respond with sufficient force [11] - A more robust Allied response is needed to deter further escalation by Russia [12]

Government Shutdown & Political Standoff - The US government is in its second day of shutdown with no agreement between Republicans and Democrats in sight [1] - Republicans and Democrats are entrenched in their positions, hindering progress towards a resolution [1] - The shutdown is attributed to disagreements over healthcare funding [2] - A potential solution involves Republicans engaging in negotiations and moderate Democrats joining Senate Republicans [2] Potential Consequences & Actions - Government layoffs could commence as early as Thursday [3] - Funding cuts to projects in New York are being considered [4] - Reopening the government is prioritized over addressing complaints [4] Timeline & Resolution Prospects - A resolution before the weekend is unlikely due to the absence of House lawmakers from Washington [5] - Any deal beyond extending funding into mid-November would require House lawmakers to return to Washington, delaying progress [5] - No significant developments are anticipated until next week [5]

Welcome to the shutdown of 2025. The last thing we want to do is shut it down, but uh a lot of good can come down from shutdowns. They don't give a damn about the harm they will cause with their shutdown.In the past few days, the White House and Democrats made no real effort to reach a compromise. We are in this fight until we win this fight. So, here we are.Funding has lapsed. Many government programs are going to cease. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will likely be put on furlow.and an uncertain ...

After calling hundreds of top US military leaders to Quantico, Pete Hugsath, who has rebranded himself as the Secretary of War, told them, >> "Welcome to the War Department. " >> The gathering was highly unusual, and admirals and generals from all over the world were asked to fly in for it. Instead of talking about policy or planning, Hegsath used his time to talk about military standards, including fitness tests and appearance requirements. Simply put, if you do not meet the male level physical standards f ...

As things stand right now, the ball is completely in Hamas's court. Today is a historic day for peace. President Trump on Monday proposed a 20point plan to end the war in Gaza.This is largely what Netanyahu wanted, which was Hamas to have no role in the future governance of Gaza and for them to essentially demilitarize and surrender. The other requirement in the plan is that Hamas give up all 48 hostages, about 20 living, within 72 hours of when the deal is agreed to. That means that Hamas has to give up al ...

- [Narrator] This is said to be a launch of an FP-5 cruise missile nicknamed Flamingo. Recently unveiled by Ukraine, the jet-powered weapon is believed to be capable of carrying a one-ton warhead. It can reportedly hit targets beyond the reach of Ukraine's existing arsenal.- If it's as long range as some of the trade press say it is, then that would be very useful for Ukraine 'cause it would give them a more precise, speedy way to target all the assets that we target them. - [Narrator] Unlike most modern, W ...

President Trump pursued this indictment against Comey because he has he's long had Comey in his in his crosshairs. He believes that James Comey broke the law when Comey was investigating Trump for alleged ties between Trump's first campaign and the Russian government. >> Comey is a bad person. He's a sick person. I think he's a sick guy, actually.He did terrible things at the FBI. and uh but I I don't know I have no idea what's going to happen. >> The Department of Justice has always tried to at least appea ...

- God is angry with us. And that's my short form definition of Christian nationalism. America should stop making God angry.- [Reporter] For Pastor Doug Wilson, that means merging church and state, something he's preached for decades. To many, he's- - The person most closely identified with that phrase, Christian nationalism. - It's a term I accept and embrace.It wasn't a term I came up with, but I prefer it to the names I usually get called. - Which are. - White supremacist, theofascist, Christofascist, all ...