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U.S. Government Shuts Down in Budget Standoff
Washington and Trump Clash Over Blame for Shutdown
Hundreds of Thousands of Federal Workers Furloughed
Shutdown Deepens as Neither Side Shows Signs of Backing Down
GEOPOLITICS
White House Freezes $26 B to Democratic States Amid Shutdown
Trump Admin Eyes Deals Across 30+ Key Industries Before Midterms
U.S. Declares 'Non-International Armed Conflict' with Caribbean Cartels
New Visa Rule for H-2A Workers Takes Effect Amid Shutdown
MARKETS + TECH
Shutdown Hampers Fed’s Access to Economic Data
Markets Hit Records Despite Shutdown; Rate Cut Hopes Soar
Oil Faces Triple Risk: OPEC, China, Geopolitics
China’s Stock Rally Outruns Economic Outlook
Gold Nears Record Highs as Investors Flee to Safe Havens
Tech Strength Drives U.S. Indices Higher Despite Turmoil