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Senators Again Vote Down Plans to Fund Government

As services that many Americans rely on were upended Wednesday by a government shutdown, dueling proposals to end it failed in the Senate for the third time in two weeks, as neither Republicans nor Democrats could muster sufficient bipartisan support. While critical services continue to operate — including Social Security...

Stocks Mixed, Gold Hits Record as US Government Shuts Down

NEW YORK/LONDON — U.S. stocks and the dollar treaded water in choppy trade on Wednesday, while gold struck a record high as the U.S. government shut down much of its operations, delaying the release of crucial jobs data which could muddy the interest rate outlook. U.S. private payrolls data that...

White House Warns Layoffs Are Imminent if Shutdown Drags On

The White House warned on Wednesday that worker layoffs are imminent as the first day of the government shutdown unfolded, even as Vice President JD Vance insisted no final decisions have been made. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters government agencies are already preparing for cuts. "Unfortunately, because...

Gaza Aid Flotilla Braces for Blockade as Vessels Approach

Several unidentified vessels were seen approaching the international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza on Wednesday night, two sources on board told Reuters. It was not clear who operated the vessels. Their approach comes hours after the flotilla said that Israeli "warships" approached some of its boats and engaged...

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