USDA moves $13 billion from farm programs to tariff relief fund over career staff objections, ignoring congressional notification rules as conservation and dairy aid programs lose funding.
Orlando International Airport experiences nearly three-hour average delays, up to 12 hours maximum, due to no available air traffic controllers during 30-day shutdown.
Federal judge likely to order Trump administration to use emergency funds for November SNAP benefits during 30-day shutdown despite USDA objections.
China commits to 12 million tons of US soybeans this year, significantly below historical levels, then 25 million annually starting 2026 following Trump-Xi summit.
Trump demands Senate eliminate 60-vote filibuster requirement to end 29-day shutdown without negotiating with Democrats.
Toyota denies Trump claim that carmaker promised $10 billion US investment, saying no such commitment was made despite Trump telling Americans to “go out and buy a Toyota” during Japan visit.
Trump reduces China tariffs from 57% to 47% after Xi meeting, securing one-year rare earth access deal and fentanyl cooperation promises in exchange for dropping 100% tariff threat.
Laredo removes “Defund the Wall” mural after Abbott threatens to withhold $1.6 billion in road funding, latest in pattern of Texas cities forced to erase political speech.
Fed cuts rates despite flying blind on suspended government economic data, as Powell warns December cut “not a foregone conclusion” and Trump appointee dissents seeking faster reductions.
Senate Republicans Murkowski, Collins, McConnell and Paul join Democrats in 50-46 vote to terminate Trump’s Canada tariffs in symbolic rebuke blocked by House.
Trump authorizes South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia as Seoul commits $350 billion investment in exchange for tariff cuts.
Pentagon redirecting $8 billion in research funds to pay troops through October, with Republican senators questioning legal authority and Nov. 15 paycheck deadline looming.
Two USDA officials overseeing food aid programs leave for HHS during shutdown, leaving agency without permanent leader as SNAP benefits lapse Saturday.
More than two dozen Democratic attorneys general and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits after agency removed shutdown plan stating $6 billion in contingency funds could cover aid.
CFPB issues guidance claiming federal law bars states from keeping medical debt off credit reports, threatening protections in over a dozen states covering 100 million Americans with healthcare debt.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s 4,000 shutdown layoffs as unlawful political retribution, citing statements that RIFs would target “Democrat programs.”
Five Senate Republicans join Democrats to reject Trump’s Brazil tariffs imposed over Bolsonaro indictment, but House GOP procedural rule prevents any vote on presidential trade policy.
Health insurance premiums double for 225,000 Coloradans after Congress fails to extend tax credits during shutdown.
Nation’s largest federal employee union calls for clean spending bill with backpay guarantee as shutdown enters fifth week and workers miss first full paycheck.
Trump narrows Federal Reserve chair search to 5 finalists including Black Rock executive and sitting governors, as Powell’s May exit looms.
Trump signs Japan trade deal extracting $550 billion U.S. investment pledge in exchange for 15% tariffs, down from his initial 25% threat.
New Mexico offers universal free child care starting Nov. 1 despite state capacity for only one in three babies, with 50% drop in home-based providers since 2019.
Argentine President Milei wins landslide midterm victory with 41% of vote after Trump conditioned $20 billion in US aid on election outcome, warning “if he loses, we are not going to be generous.”
US and China agree trade framework to avert Trump’s 100% tariff, with China deferring rare earths export restrictions for one year and resuming soybean purchases as Trump and Xi prepare Thursday meeting.
LAX ground stop and delays at six airports triggered by controller shortage as Transportation Secretary Duffy warns unpaid controllers wearing thin, with 22 staffing triggers among highest since shutdown began.
Trump administration refuses to use $5 billion in available funds to prevent Nov. 1 SNAP cutoff, saying money must be reserved for disasters as 1 in 8 Americans lose food aid.
Connecticut 50501 group releases comprehensive action guide for organized resistance to Trump administration, providing roadmap for defending democratic institutions during SNAP shutdown crisis.
Trump nominates SEC crypto task force counsel Mike Selig to lead CFTC after Winklevoss twins got Brian Quintenz pulled for refusing to engage on their pending CFTC complaint.
Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire signing after threatening to halt trade talks if conflict continued, opening five-day Asia tour focused on critical minerals deals.
Trump hikes Canada tariffs by another 10% after Ontario airs ad featuring Reagan warning tariffs hurt workers, despite Premier halting campaign Monday.
Social Security announces 2.8% benefit increase averaging $56 per month for 75 million Americans as Medicare Part B premiums are projected to rise $21.50 monthly.
USDA says it can’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans, contradicting its September shutdown plan that said the fund was available during appropriations lapses.
Ford says Ontario will pull anti-tariff ad featuring Reagan on Monday to allow trade talks to resume but only after it airs during World Series games this weekend.
Trump heads to Asia to secure China trade deal, threatening 100% tariff on imports if talks with Xi fail after China tightened rare earth export controls.
Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao two months after reports his family’s crypto venture benefited from Binance partnership and after Zhao’s firm paid $450,000 to lobbyist friend of Donald Trump Jr.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed permits Thursday advancing drilling, mining and road projects across Alaska in ceremony dubbed “Alaska Day,” prompting environmental groups to call it “Alaska Sellout Day.”
Trump terminates all trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario aired ads featuring Reagan’s 1987 anti-tariff remarks, accusing Canada of trying to influence pending Supreme Court cases on tariff legality.
Federal shutdown order ends SNAP benefits Nov. 1 for 450,000 New Mexicans by blocking client file submission, as food banks warn they provide about 10% the aid and cannot replace program.
ADP Research cuts off Fed’s employment data covering 20% of private labor force after Fed Governor Waller referenced statistics, compounding information blackout during shutdown.
California Gov. Newsom deploys National Guard to food banks and fast-tracks $80 million after federal government told state not to submit food benefit payment data, threatening 5.5 million CalFresh recipients three weeks into shutdown.
USDA uses Commodity Credit Corporation’s permanent borrowing authority to reopen 2,100 offices and pay workers during shutdown, selectively operating to help farmers three weeks after Argentina trade deals angered Trump’s base.
Trump sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies after planned Budapest meeting with Putin falls through, pushing oil prices up 3%.
Senate Republicans refuse Democratic demands for health care funding at White House Rose Garden meeting with Trump during fourth week of shutdown.
Trump and Australia sign critical minerals framework with conflicting investment figures – Albanese says $1 billion over six months, White House says $3 billion.
Trump proposes buying Argentinian beef to lower US prices while shoring up ally Milei’s economy with $20 billion ahead of midterm elections.
Trump administration pauses $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore and Boston as shutdown pressures Democratic cities.
Obamacare premiums rise 18% for 2026 as enhanced subsidies expire, with a 60-year-old Kentucky couple facing $23,700 more in annual costs and millions potentially losing coverage.
Harvard reports $113 million deficit for fiscal year 2025 after Trump administration terminated federal research grants, even as endowment grew 12% to $56.9 billion.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful because it overrides congressional requirements that fees be based on government processing costs.
Trump announces deal with German drugmaker to slash IVF medication prices in exchange for relief from planned pharmaceutical tariffs and encourages employers to offer fertility benefits.
