How Are Government Contractors Impacted by Shutdown? Laying Off Employees, Floating Benefits, Urging End to Impasse
“I’m out of cash. I don’t know how to continue to support these employees... It’s a hellacious situation to be in.” Keep Reading
“I’m out of cash. I don’t know how to continue to support these employees... It’s a hellacious situation to be in.” Keep Reading
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commended the president for his "bold" plan, and said he will introduce it in the Senate this week. Keep Reading
“We will recognize that space is a new war-fighting domain, with the Space Force leading the way,” the president said at the Pentagon. Keep Reading
As the government shutdown nears one month, about 1,300 Honduran migrants are making their way through Guatemala, according to multiple reports. Keep Reading
The trip comes amid deliberations to end a partial government shutdown that has left more than 800,000 federal employees without pay. Keep Reading
Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) wrote to Nielsen that her next appearance before the committee is "overdue." Keep Reading
There is no indication that there will be further federal assistance until the White House and Congress reach a compromise to pass a continuing resolution. Keep Reading
"To be clear, Border Patrol stations were never intended to be longer-term holding facilities for any individuals," said DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who will inspect the enhanced medical screenings at Border Patrol stations next week. Keep Reading
No sign of a negotiated solution that can get approval of 60 senators, the House of Representatives and president. Keep Reading
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) tweeted that Kelly has his "eternal gratitude," and released a statement saying that the former general has been a "trusted partner." Keep Reading