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Federal workers tell NBC News why this shutdown feels different
NBC News· 2025-10-10 17:21
Of course, we don't want to lose our paychecks, but it doesn't just affect us, right. This affects everyone. Part of my job is investigating illegal firings.And so, all of those people who've been illegally fired have turned to the government for help, they're also waiting. Trump is threatening to close our agencies to lay off mass amounts of federal workers, which is totally different than any other shutdown. It's always been temporary.We go back to work. We go back to providing the same services. Here, he ...
Government Shutdown: When Will the Military Troops Get Paid? | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-10-09 04:01
It is day nine of the government shutdown and in less than a week, active duty military members could miss their first paycheck if Congress doesn't act. In some cases, these are troops deployed to the Caribbean in support of Trump's counter narcotics efforts, stationed in the Middle East to protect US interests, or moving around the Pacific to deter China. These military personnel are considered essential employees and required to work without pay during a shutdown.and there are more than 1.3% million of th ...
Shutdown is a ‘funding fight,’ not ‘a health care fight,’ House Republican says
NBC News· 2025-10-08 22:00
Crime and Public Safety - The discussion revolves around the need to restore law and order and ensure safer communities across the country [3] - Concerns are raised about the level of violence in some cities, with comparisons made to third-world countries [5] - The debate includes differing views on approaches to public safety, such as defunding the police or deploying the National Guard [5] - Statistics on crime rates in DC and Chicago are presented, indicating a decrease in some areas, although crime remains a significant issue [7][8][9] - The impact of deploying the National Guard on crime rates in DC is highlighted, noting a period of 11 days without a murder after their arrival [7][10] Government Shutdown and Healthcare - The government shutdown is a central topic, with ACA subsidies being a key point of contention [11] - There is disagreement on whether the shutdown is primarily a healthcare fight or a funding fight [12] - Concerns are raised about the potential impact of expiring tax credits on the number of uninsured people, particularly in Michigan, estimated to rise by 390,000 [14] - Republicans emphasize that they passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) without partisan policy riders, aiming to continue governing without gimmicks [20][21] - The responsibility for resolving the shutdown is debated, with both Republicans and Democrats pointing fingers at each other [15]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-08 15:58
RT Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie)Remember, the swamp loves the threat of a shutdown. By withholding funding for things Americans want, they can get funding for things nobody wants.We should be passing separate funding bills, not one giant funding bill. Reposting this relevant thread from three years ago: ...
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Crypto Rover· 2025-10-08 13:24
💥BREAKING:THE FOUNDER OF POLYMARKET, IS THE WORLD'S YOUNGEST SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRE AFTER RECENT FUNDING ACCORDING TO BLOOMBERG! https://t.co/pDYrc26w7j ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-08 11:16
France’s defense industry needs €15 billion ($17.4 billion) in new funding in the coming years if the country is to honor its commitments to NATO’s military efforts, according to state investment bank Bpifrance https://t.co/4teWlKnT0X ...
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Cointelegraph· 2025-10-08 00:30
🚨 JUST IN: Nvidia invests $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI as part of a $20 billion funding round tied to Nvidia chips, per Bloomberg. https://t.co/sDpvgSzhGe ...
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Messari· 2025-10-07 16:01
Polymarket raises $2 billion at a $9 billion valuation.Total funding has reached $2.21 billion, following a previous raise of $150 million earlier in 2025 and $55 million in 2024. https://t.co/OG6CTTet3t ...