BLS says October unemployment data will not be released because it “could not be collected” during shutdown, with November jobs report delayed to six days after Fed meeting.
SSA abandons disability benefits overhaul that experts estimated could affect 500,000 people over 10 years.
Trump nominates Stuart Levenbach for CFPB director three weeks before Russ Vought’s 210-day acting limit expires, with OMB spokesperson calling it a “technical nomination” and saying “Vought’s not going anywhere.”
Trump urges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for second time in two days to take Federal Reserve chair job despite Bessent’s repeated refusals, with Bessent leading search to replace Jerome Powell.
Department of Energy backs Three Mile Island nuclear restart with $1 billion loan to support Microsoft data center demand amid rising electricity prices from AI.
Trump creates priority visa access for 2026 World Cup ticket holders while maintaining strict immigration restrictions for asylum seekers and family reunification applicants.
Trump buys bonds from policy-affected companies and municipalities, including Intel after his administration took a 10% government stake in the chipmaker.
Ethics report finds former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler violated trading rules by purchasing stocks during interest rate meeting blackout periods.
Brazil says 40% tariff imposed over Bolsonaro trial remains on coffee, beef, and fruit despite Trump removing April levies.
Trump Transportation Department officially withdraws Biden-era rule requiring airlines to pay $200-$775 for flight delays, citing “unnecessary regulatory burdens” despite Democratic senators defending passenger protections in October.
Trump withdraws IRS chief counsel nominee after Senate Finance approval, with conservative influencer Loomer claiming credit using “#LOOMERED” and citing White House official confirming her posts prompted withdrawal.
Bureau of Labor Statistics schedules delayed September jobs report for Thursday with Democratic senators accusing Trump administration of intentionally restricting economic data release as October CPI may never be compiled.
Postmaster General Steiner refuses to reevaluate USPS modernization plan despite $9 billion loss, $900 million controllable loss increase, and bipartisan congressional caucus demanding pause.
South Dakota committee advances bills to strip governor’s sole control over economic development fund after Noem spent $9 million on ads starring herself and funded shooting range legislature denied three times.
Trump announces food tariff cuts after Democratic electoral wins on affordability message last week, as Supreme Court weighs ruling against his tariff authority.
Congress bans hemp-derived THC products over 0.4 milligrams per container in spending bill provision, threatening to eliminate $28 billion industry legalized in 2018.
USDA orders union president fired one day after MSNBC interview about publicly available shutdown impacts, claiming she discussed agency without approval despite protected union representative status.
Trump housing chief fires Fannie Mae executives who warned sharing confidential pricing data with rival Freddie Mac risked collusion claims, while ally who shared data at his direction keeps job.
SNAP benefits restoration varies by state after Trump administration reversed emergency funding pledge, leaving 42 million recipients with varying amounts.
Atlanta Fed President Bostic announces February retirement as Powell’s chair term also nears expiration, three years after trading scandal involving 154 blackout-period transactions.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to narrow Equal Credit Opportunity Act fair-lending rules by de-emphasizing disparate impact standard that polices unintentional racial and gender discrimination in lending, housing, and education.
Trump administration claims Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding unlawful because Federal Reserve operated at a loss since 2022, predicting agency will exhaust funds early 2026 despite courts previously rejecting argument
Trump claims rising prices are “a con job by the Democrats” and says “costs are way down” while understating actual gas prices by 37 cents per gallon.
Trump administration imposes 107% tariffs on Italian pasta from 13 companies that account for most US imports, making exports uneconomic while American pasta producers regularly complain about Italian pricing.
Interior Department proposes six offshore oil lease sales along California coast between 2027 and 2030 for first time since 1980s despite uncertain industry interest and lack of infrastructure to transport oil to market.
Senate passes bill ending 41-day shutdown as eight Democrats join Republicans in exchange for promised December vote on health care subsidies set to expire.
PM Viktor Orban announces that Trump promised “financial shield” protecting Hungary from currency speculation attacks after $600 million U.S. LNG purchase commitment.
Trump promises $2,000 tariff dividend per person despite collecting only enough revenue to cover 97.5 million Americans, announcing plan without consulting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Federalist co-founder Sean Davis warns Trump “looks weak and rudderless” with no accomplishments or vision, telling Republicans to “wake up” before 2026 midterms in scathing Sunday post.
U.S. airports experience over 10,000 flight delays and 3,200 cancellations Sunday as air traffic controller retirements jump to 15-20 per day from 4 before shutdown.
Senate advances deal to end 40-day shutdown without guaranteeing expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies will be extended by Dec. 31 deadline.
Federal housing director confirms Trump administration working on 50-year mortgages as median household spends 38% of income on mortgage payments.
Trump proposes eliminating ACA insurance subsidies used by over 20 million Americans and sending payments directly to people one day after Republicans rejected Democrats’ shutdown deal.
Government shutdown means no October jobs report released, but economists expected 60,000 job loss and 4.5% unemployment based on alternative data showing weak hiring.
Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian oil sanctions after Orban meeting, securing $600 million US gas purchase commitment.
Trump orders Justice Department to investigate meatpacking industry for price fixing as beef prices rise 15% and elections underscore cost-of-living concerns.
Supreme Court justices question Trump’s tariff authority as government argues tariffs are regulatory not revenue-raising despite Trump touting billions in revenue.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay full November SNAP benefits by Friday after government attempted to fund only half despite having multibillion-dollar contingency fund available during shutdown.
Nearly 5 million SNAP recipients will receive no food assistance in November under Agriculture Department plan that cuts benefits more deeply than needed to drain contingency fund.
Trump posts SNAP benefits “given only when Radical Left Democrats open up government” before White House clarifies he will comply with court order for partial reinstatement.
IRS notifies 25 states that Direct File free tax service will end after Trump administration directs agency to replace it with public-private partnerships benefiting TurboTax and competitors.
USDA prohibits grocery stores from offering discounts to SNAP recipients during shutdown while providing only half of November benefits to more than 40 million Americans.
Transportation Secretary warns of nationwide flight delays and cancellations as nearly 50% of major air traffic control facilities face staffing shortages from shutdown.
Treasury secretary says food aid could restart by Wednesday, two days after court’s Monday deadline to authorize payments or face contempt.
Agencies tell 700,000 federal workers sent home without pay to stay home through late November, with no guarantee they’ll receive back pay despite law requiring it.
Shutdown blocks heating aid for 5.9 million households as winter begins, with states unable to cover costs without federal funding.
Trump refuses negotiations as 33-day shutdown continues, and courts block his attempt to cut food aid for 42 million people.
Canadian PM Mark Carney apologizes to Trump for Ontario’s anti-tariff ad, but Trump refuses to resume trade negotiations or remove 10% tariff increase.
FDIC Acting Chair Hill faces bipartisan opposition at confirmation hearing as Sen. Kennedy threatens “no” vote over workplace culture inaction and Warren slams undisclosed 20% workforce cuts.
Judges order Trump to continue food aid for 40 million Americans during shutdown after USDA said ‘well has run dry’ despite $6 billion emergency reserve.
