TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump budget chief says firings are coming in 'one to two' days due to shutdown
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told House Republicans on Wednesday, the first day of the government shutdown, that the Trump administration will start firing federal employees in the next “one to two” days, according to two GOP sources on the conference call.
The facts behind the government shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in the U.S. illegally
One of the main lines of attack the White House and Republican lawmakers have leveled against Democrats amid the government shutdown is the claim that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Global Impact
Taliban denies nationwide internet ban as total blackout leaves Afghans cut off
The Taliban has denied imposing a nationwide internet ban, claiming instead that the blackout consuming Afghanistan was due to old fiber optic cables that were now being replaced.
Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla 75 miles from Gaza
At least two boats from a pro-Palestinian flotilla have been boarded by Israeli forces roughly 75 miles off the coast of Gaza, as the vessels attempted to breach the maritime blockade of the war-torn territory and bring aid.
Economic Pulse
U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September in latest sign of labor market weakness
U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll processing company ADP, a surprising decline that adds to growing concerns about the rapidly weakening labor market.
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What happens to Social Security payments during a government shutdown?
A government shutdown brings many of the nation's federal functions to a halt while lawmakers hash out an agreement to provide funding for services like passport processing, disaster aid, and small business loans.
Quick Takes
50 Cent is providing a rare glimpse into his private life as a father.
Elon Musk reveals the real reason he walks away from Trump administration role.
It’s unclear how soon President Donald Trump will visit China, but in the meantime, China has Ryan Chen.
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday.
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