Here's the news to know this Wednesday. |
How a government shutdown could affect your family |
Infighting among House Republicans has so far prevented Congress from passing spending bills that could avert a government shutdown by the end of the week. |
What it means for you: Every government shutdown is different, but Americans could experience furloughs or work without pay, while others will experience the effect of stalled federal programs for an indefinite period of time. |
| • | Education will pay: School districts and colleges which rely on federal money to fund programs for disadvantaged students would likely start to feel the hurt at the one-week mark. | | • | Food for babies: Funding could dry up in days for the 7 million parents and children who rely on federal programs for access to things like food and health care referrals. | | • | Anticipate some airport time: The agents and air traffic controllers who oversee your flights are considered essential and will be working without pay during the shutdown. But travelers may also contend with longer wait times and flight delays. | | House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is looking for progress this week as the lower chamber tries to move a series of appropriations bills that ultimately determine the budget for the federal government. J. Scott Applewhite, AP |
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks |
A judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House. New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur F. Engoron, ruling in a civil lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, found that the former president and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his assets and exaggerating his net worth on paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. Read more |
'Folks, stick with it': Biden joins picket line with striking UAW workers |
President Joe Biden walked the picket line with the United Auto Workers outside Detroit, telling them to "stick with it," in a historic visit Tuesday, 12 days into the union's strike against the nation's three largest automakers. Biden, visiting a General Motors redistribution center, said workers deserve more of a share of the profits from Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Stellantis. It marked the first time a sitting president has joined a picket line of workers on strike in the middle of a labor dispute. Read more | President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line, in Van Buren Township, Michigan. Evan Vucci, AP |
Actors keep up picket line as Hollywood writers reach deal |
The Hollywood screenwriters' strike, one of two strikes that have stalled movie and TV productions for nearly five months, will officially end Wednesday, and the agreed-upon three-year contract extension will go to the full WGA membership for a ratification vote. But as the writers' strike comes to an end, striking actors on Tuesday also voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market. Read more | Pedro Pascal (C) walks the picket line with striking SAG-AFTRA members outside Warner Bros. Studio as the actors strike continues on September 26, 2023 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama, Getty Images |
Murder of tech exec in Baltimore prompts hunt, dire warnings |
A murder suspect labeled by police as willing to "do anything he can to cause harm" is the target of an all-out search after a 26-year-old software development company founder was found slain at her Baltimore apartment. Authorities announced an arrest warrant at a news conference Tuesday afternoon for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32. He is charged with first-degree murder in Pava Marie LaPere's killing. Officials said Billingsley is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous. Read more | Pava LaPere, 26, was found dead on Sept. 25, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland, after what police said someone called requesting for assistance. Khamaree D. Owens |
Photo of the day: The Ryder Cup returns |
After a year off in 2022, the Ryder Cup is back for its 44th iteration in 2023. The unique, match play golf competition starting Friday is held every other year and features the top players from the United States facing off against the top European golfers. This year, the U.S. looks to defend its 2021 title with a 12-man roster. Read more | United States' Jordan Spieth, right chips out of a bunker on the 16th during practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Alessandra Tarantino, AP |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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