Day 5 of the federal government shutdown sees many agencies closed, affecting services like national parks and processing centers. Essential operations, including air traffic control and Social Security, remain open despite disruptions.
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The Senate vote to end the US federal government shutdown failed again, extending one of the longest shutdowns in history. Critical services remain halted as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal.
Hundreds of US government employees have transitioned into gun industry sales roles, raising concerns over regulatory conflicts and industry influence, Bloomberg.com reports. The trend spotlights blurred lines between public service and private sector interests.
The US government has denied allegations of intervening in the case of an Israeli official accused of a sex crime in Nevada, according to Al-Monitor. Officials stress the investigation remains independent and ongoing.
The US government has declassified additional UFO footage, revealing new encounters captured by military personnel. The BBC reports the move aims to increase transparency about unidentified aerial phenomena.
Nevada lawmakers are urging federal action to address a $466 million surge in retail crime. The push aims to curb escalating thefts impacting businesses statewide, spotlighting Las Vegas as a focal point of the crisis.
A U.S. judge has upheld the government’s approval of Ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the project. The decision supports efforts to boost domestic lithium supply for electric vehicles.
The New York Times’ 2020 report, “He Could Have Seen What Was Coming,” examines how former President Trump overlooked early warnings on COVID-19, contributing to a delayed and flawed response to the pandemic.
Claims circulate that the US government is secretly storing UFO evidence in a Las Vegas hangar. Officials have neither confirmed nor denied these reports, fueling ongoing public speculation and intrigue.
US airports are requesting public donations to support unpaid TSA workers amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, highlighting the strain on airport security and staff facing financial hardships.
US government spy planes monitored George Floyd protests, collecting aerial surveillance data on demonstrators. The revelation raises new concerns over privacy and the extent of federal monitoring during civil unrest, CNN reports.