Oct 1

Why This Government Shutdown Is Different

Government funding lapsed early Wednesday morning after the White House and lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal, triggering a shutdown that is expected to halt some federal services and put hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews takes ... Show More

20m 5s

Nov 13

Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails

Last night Donald Trump finally managed to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. But, amid a new release of emails relating to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the political storm continues. Why Airbnb is searching for new beds in new markets. And the amazi ... Show More

23m 14s

Sep 20

From Washington: Here Comes Yet Another Shutdown Showdown

Congress left town without reaching a deal to avoid a shutdown after the Senate blocked competing Republican and Democratic proposals to keep the federal government funded until November 21st. The failure to reach a compromise before the weekend increases the likelihood of a shut ... Show More

36m 29s

Dec 2024

U.S. Senate passes funding bill, averting government shutdown

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill earlier approved by the House of Representatives, narrowly averting a government shutdown. The bill extends government funding until mid-March.

4m 45s

Nov 11

Dems Furious With Senators For “Betrayal” In Shutdown Deal

Fury and finger pointing after some Democrats break ranks to end the government shutdown without getting healthcare subsidies. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s affordability ideas is being called economic genocide for Gen Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a ... Show More

48m 2s

Oct 3

Trump: Shutdown An “Opportunity” To Cut “Democrat Agencies”

The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join them to pass a spending package ... Show More

46m 16s

Oct 1

Shut happens: US federal funding stops

After Republicans and Democrats failed to compromise on the budget bill, money to US federal agencies has officially been cut off. Donald Trump threatens “irreversible cuts”. The gaping security flaws in generative AI. And don’t call your colleague a moron, and other tips on how ... Show More

22m 54s

Oct 1

US Shutdown Begins As Stocks Drop & Gold Rallies On Funding Standoff

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government’s first shutdown in nearly seven years — and the third under President Donald Trump. (2) US equity-index futu ... Show More

28m 24s

Nov 13

Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails

Last night Donald Trump finally managed to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. But, amid a new release of emails relating to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the political storm continues. Why Airbnb is searching for new beds in new markets. And the amazi ... Show More

23m 14s

UN body endorses Trump’s Gaza plan; Nvid...