General News October 10, 2025
Air Travel Headaches Add Pressure to Congress on Shutdown
U.S. air travel is starting to show signs of strain as lawmakers remain divided over a government shutdown that has stretched into its second week.
IRS October 8, 2025
IRS Furloughs Nearly 35,000 Employees, Says Most Operations Closed
In an updated contingency plan on Oct. 8, the Treasury Department indicated that 39,870 IRS workers, or 53.6% of the agency's total employee population of 74,299, are designated "exempt" and are expected to continue working during the shutdown.