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Government shutdown: Who will be furloughed and who will work unpaid

As the government appears headed for a shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are looking at furloughs and late paychecks.

Biden names Trump in protester-interrupted speech on democracy

President Joe Biden was interrupted by a protester as he encouraged the country to put politics aside to protect democracy and its public institutions.

Man wrongfully convicted of murder announces plan to sue Chicago police

An exonerated man who was released from jail earlier this year has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Chicago.

Fetterman mocks GOP’s impeachment inquiry by sending James Comer a case of Bud Light

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) poked fun at Republicans' attempt to impeach President Joe Biden, gifting Rep. James Comer (R-KY) a case of Bud Light to commemorate the "historic impeachment journey."

Food stamps: October SNAP payments for Pennsylvania residents worth up to $1,691 to arrive in five days

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin sending out October payments to eligible Pennsylvania recipients in five days.

How would SNAP and similar government programs be affected by a government shutdown?

A government shutdown would temporarily end several welfare programs, officials are warning.

California to raise minimum wage for fast food restaurants to $20/hour

Fast food workers in California can expect a bit more money in their wallets thanks to new legislation that was approved Thursday, which will raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour.

Hawley asks Mayorkas to end group containing people who signed Hunter Biden disinformation memo

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) demanded that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas disband a group of "experts" that includes three people who signed a memo denouncing stories about Hunter Biden's laptop as Russian disinformation.

Credit cards: Everything you need to know about how credit scores work

A good credit score is the key to getting approved for loans and credit cards, as well as getting favorable interest rates, but it can also affect one’s ability to get a job, take out insurance, open bank accounts, and purchase utilities.

House conservatives lay out answers they need ‘before even considering’ stopgap spending measure

Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) outlining several questions they say must be addressed “before even considering” supporting a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown this weekend.
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