How the government shutdown will impact the economy

The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.

Government shutdown begins. What happens now?

While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Government shutdown: How it impacts Arizona
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The federal government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on how this will impact Arizona.

Does Social Security stop in government shutdown? What to know

Social Security is a program that relies on permanent spending already approved by Congress, so it continues during a shutdown. But some activities from the SSA will be suspended.

Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison

Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.

Subtitles on the rise: Why young adults say they need them

A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that younger adults are turning to subtitles at far higher rates than older generations.

How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know

Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.

These new Arizona laws go into effect on Sept. 26

Friday marks 90 days since the end of the 2025 legislative session, and that means several new laws go into effect.

Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?

With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?

Who is Joshua Jahn? Dallas ICE shooting suspect identified

A 29-year-old man with ties to North Texas and Oklahoma has been identified as the suspect in a Dallas ICE detention center shooting.

Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'

Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.

La Ni?a l Weather Wisdom Wednesday
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As skiers dream of slopes covered in fresh powder, could La Ni?a dampen their spirits? FOX 10's Krystal Ortiz has more.