News for October 10, 2025

A new survey shows U.S. consumers are feeling worse about their five-year household finances, with outlooks falling to the lowest level in more than a decade under President Donald Trump.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic controllers who skip work during the government shutdown could be fired, as unpaid staffing shortages disrupt flights across the country.

The Trump administration says federal layoffs have begun during the government shutdown, with Russ Vought confirming that more than 4,000 workers are being cut.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House out of session during the shutdown fight, even as the stalemate deepens and Representative Adelita Grijalva waits to be sworn in.

House Speaker Mike Johnson would not say whether he backs President Donald Trump’s threat to fire furloughed federal workers if the government shutdown goes on.