"We're hacking the complexity of the defense acquisition system so America's technologists can focus on solving technology ...

"There's been a lot of concerns about politicization at the Justice Department, as we're seeing a lot of career people leaving," said Suzanne Monyak.

"Fortunately for federal employees, they do have a law on the books from 2019 that guarantees back pay. Contractors don't have that," said Stephanie Kostro.

The Small Business Administration paid out more than $45 billion in loans to 85,000 small businesses in fiscal 2025.

Experts expect the lengthening shutdown will lead to delays in the background investigation process, a perennial concern for ...

"The longer this goes on, it creates a stasis where you don't have the normal flow of business," said Jerry McGinn.

A quarter of families don't have more than $500 in savings. We are not a demographic set up to absorb a missed paycheck," ...

"We're getting to the November 21 date that they had been eyeing to fund the government through," said Loren Duggan.

The vast majority of FDA employees keep working during a government shutdown. According to its updated contingency plans, about 10,700 employees, or 66% of its workforce, are exempt, meaning they ...

After many federal employees missed paychecks, AFGE called for a “clean” continuing resolution. The financial issues are compounded by other recent changes too.

"The question before the Supreme Court is whether the Federal Tort Claims Act should similarly apply to federal government contractors," said Lisa Himes.

Legal experts say a pair of recent decisions by the court may bode well for the administration's push to gain more control over government spending.