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US Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week: Impact on SNAP Benefits and Essential Services
Oct 27, 2025 03:48 pm CST
The US government shutdown has entered its fourth week with SNAP benefits set to expire November 1, affecting 41 million Americans. Essential services continue without pay while air travel, federal research, and national parks face severe disruptions. With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over healthcare funding priorities, eleven Senate votes to reopen the government have failed.
Karnataka Transport Corporations Face 900 Crore Shortfall Under Shakti Scheme: NWKRTC Chairman Seeks Urgent Government Action
Oct 22, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Karnataka's road transport corporations are facing severe financial challenges with NWKRTC chairman Raju Kage highlighting a 900 crore shortfall under the women's free travel Shakti scheme. With consolidated liabilities reaching 6,330 crore across all corporations, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy outlines government assistance including 500 crore in loans and 700 new buses worth 350 crore for NWKRTC.
White House Implements Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The White House has begun mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats to end the standoff. Budget director Russ Vought announced the "substantial" terminations affecting various departments while unions seek emergency legal intervention. The crisis leaves 750,000 public servants without pay and threatens unprecedented missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty military personnel.
US Government Shutdown 2025: Impact on Visa Processing and Immigration Services
Oct 01, 2025 09:35 pm CST
The 2025 US government shutdown has created uncertainty around visa and immigration services. While the US Embassy confirms passport and visa services will continue "as situation permits," historical patterns suggest processing delays. With approximately 750,000 federal workers furloughed and President Trump warning of "irreversible" measures, immigration enforcement remains active while other federal services face significant disruption.