U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: March 03, 2026
Today: March 03, 2026

Government Shutdown

Economy|Health|Political

Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll

A new survey of Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollees finds that many are already struggling with the high cost of health care

Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown

Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday it expects a hit of about $200 million to its fourth-quarter pre-tax profit due to the U.S. government

Delta sees $200 million profit hit from US government shutdown
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down

Seth Meyer, the U.S.

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US business borrowing for equipment rises over 5% in October, ELFA says

U.S. companies borrowed 5.7% more to finance equipment purchases in October than a year earlier, showing little impact from the recent government shutdown, the Equipment Leasing and Finance

US business borrowing for equipment rises over 5% in October, ELFA says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
Business|Economy|Environment

The government shutdown may have made it tougher to fix the air traffic controller shortage

The government shutdown may have made it tougher to fix the air traffic controller shortage

The government shutdown may have made it tougher to fix the air traffic controller shortage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

IPO market's red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors

A strong year for initial public offerings on Wall Street has fizzled out due to the government shutdown and a cautious turn by investors

IPO market's red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors
Economy|Education|Health|Sports

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
Business|Economy|World

US Census Bureau to release Sept retail sales, durable goods orders reports next week

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday it would publish both September retail sales and food services and durable goods orders reports next week.

US Census Bureau to release Sept retail sales, durable goods orders reports next week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown

Target's third‑quarter results on Wednesday are expected to lay bare the retailer’s struggles amid mounting economic uncertainty, and as cash-strapped Americans slashed

Target investors brace for market share drop, weak sales due to US shutdown
Economy|Political|US

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

NYC Mayor-elect hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability
Business|Travel|World

FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules

Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports

FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
Crime|Political|US

Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’

Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’

Lawmaker calls for accountability over timing of fellow House Democrat’s retirement: ‘Election subversion is wrong’
Business|Economy|Finance

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data

The government is back open. Here’s what that means for economic data
Business|Health|Science

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry

The agreement to end the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown includes a provision to stop the spread of intoxicating cannabis-infused beverages sold in some

Deal to end US government shutdown strikes buzzy cannabis drinks industry
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Political

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
Health|Political|US|World

US Senator Fetterman hospitalized after fall but is doing well, spokesperson says

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized on Thursday after falling during an early morning walk, but is doing well and receiving routine observation, his spokesperson said.

US Senator Fetterman hospitalized after fall but is doing well, spokesperson says
Economy|Education|Health

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening
Business|Economy|Education|Health

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
Business|Economy|Political|US

US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown

The head of the U.S.

US to pay $10,000 bonuses for exemplary TSA officers during shutdown
Business|Economy|World

Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, with investors awaiting indications on the U.S. economy and the monetary policy path after President Donald Trump signed a bill ending

Wall Street opens lower as markets await data after federal reopening
Business|Economy|Travel|World

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Economy|Political|US|World

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown

How each House member voted on ending the government shutdown
Economy|Health|US

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

The longest government shutdown in history has come to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result

A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
Interview|Political

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files
Political|US|World

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote

After weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Business|Election|Finance|US|World

Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House’s newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote

Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House’s newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote

Rep. Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as the House’s newest Democrat, paving way for Epstein files vote
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow notching a record-high close and the Nasdaq losing ground as investors rotated out of

Dow notches record-high close while Amazon weighs on Nasdaq
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown
Political|US|World

Senate moves to end shutdown

The Senate voted 60-40 on Sunday on a key step toward reopening the government. CNN's Manu Raju reports on the latest move.

Senate moves to end shutdown
Economy|Food|Health

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

US House Speaker Johnson to swear in Democratic Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will swear in Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday, Johnson's office said on Tuesday.

US House Speaker Johnson to swear in Democratic Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
Political

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal

What House Democrats in districts Trump won are saying about the shutdown deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session

Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
Business|Economy|US|World

White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock

The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday.

White House eyes return to growth of 3%, 4% by early 2026 after shutdown knock
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues

Airlines canceled 1,200 flights on Tuesday as air traffic control staffing improved significantly ahead of an expected end to a record-setting government

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as shutdown continues
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science|US|World

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
Business|Economy|US|World

What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?

The U.S. Congress is poised to approve a deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which began when lawmakers allowed funding to expire on October 1. 

What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?