Airline Chiefs Urge White House to End U.S. Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

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The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines are attending a White House roundtable on Thursday with the U.S. government to press for an end to the ongoing federal shutdown. They join senior officials including Vice President J.D. Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight

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Judge Blocks Trump Layoffs Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of thousands of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Judge’s reasoning Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco found that the planned job cuts “appear politically motivated” and lack proper justification.

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Over 3,000 Flights Delayed as U.S. Shutdown Bites

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused massive air travel disruptions, with more than 3,000 flights delayed nationwide due to staff shortages in air traffic control. Major Airports Affected Airports in Houston, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, and Newark have reported significant delays. At Chicago O’Hare, the Federal Aviation Administration

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U.S. Shutdown Day 6: Senate Fails Again, Trump Offers Talk

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The U.S. federal government entered its sixth day of shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats continues to paralyze operations, with no compromise in sight. Senate Vote Deadlock A Republican-backed proposal that aimed to extend government funding until November 21 fell short of the […]

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White House Warns of Layoffs Amid Shutdown Impasse

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The White House has warned that massive federal layoffs may begin if ongoing shutdown negotiations with Congress fail to make progress. Officials say they are preparing for cuts, while still hoping a deal can be reached to avoid job losses. Layoff Threat If Talks Stall Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said President […]

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US Shutdown Continues as Senate Blocks Extension

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

The U.S. federal government remains shut down after the Senate again failed to pass a funding extension on October 3, deepening a partisan stalemate in Congress. House Cancels Sessions Lawmakers have stalled on key votes, and the House of Representatives has announced it will remain out of session next week, further delaying efforts to resolve […]

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Trump Warns of Firings Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that federal employee firings could take place if the current government shutdown continues. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass funding measures. Trump placed blame on Democrats for the deadlock, saying their actions led to the crisis. He also hinted at “big plans” for […]

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US Government Shuts Down Over Funding Deadlock

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass legislation to keep operations funded. The impasse stemmed from disagreements over health subsidies, Medicaid cuts, and overall federal spending. How Shutdown Happened Both rival proposals—from Republicans and Democrats—were rejected in the Senate on

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White House Directs Agencies To Plan Mass Firings

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

 The White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare for large-scale firings if a government shutdown occurs. This order is more aggressive than past shutdown protocols. Unlike Past Shutdowns Traditionally, non-essential federal employees are furloughed—temporarily sent home with pay restored later. This new plan would permanently eliminate positions in programs