‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

SCOTUS considers legality of sweeping tariffs
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President Trump's economic agenda is now before the Supreme Court, with the high court now considering the legality of sweeping tariffs.

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

How to help people losing SNAP benefits in Seattle and across WA

Nearly a million people in Washington will lose SNAP benefits Nov.1. Here's how to help, plus food bank locations across the state.

SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

Auburn, WA food bank, school district brace for SNAP freeze

We’re just one day away from SNAP benefits being frozen due to the government shutdown, and families across western Washington are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.

These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests

Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.

Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.

Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month

A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.