government shutdown impact
Trump's Controversial White House East Wing Demolition: Historic Structure Razed for $300 Million Ballroom Project
Oct 24, 2025 06:10 pm CST
President Trump has demolished the historic East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million ballroom project, sparking controversy among preservationists. Satellite images confirm the complete removal of the structure where first ladies worked since Eleanor Roosevelt's era, raising questions about proper approval processes and the impact on the White House's classical design integrity. Trump claims the privately-funded ballroom has been desired by presidents for years and will enhance the "People's House" for generations to come.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown Crisis
Oct 16, 2025 04:16 am CST
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plans to lay off thousands of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, following a lawsuit by labor unions claiming the terminations are illegal. The White House had indicated intentions to terminate over 10,000 federal employees as the shutdown enters its third week amid congressional deadlock over government funding.
Impact of Government Shutdown on US Education Department: Student Aid Continues While Civil Rights Investigations Halt
Oct 01, 2025 03:17 pm CST
The US Education Department faces significant operational restrictions due to the government shutdown, with 87% of staff furloughed. While federal student aid and loan processing will continue, civil rights investigations will be suspended and no new grants issued. The department, already reduced from 4,100 to 2,500 employees under the Trump administration, will maintain critical functions like FAFSA processing while Impact Aid payments face likely disruptions.