Nov. 13, 2025, 4:22 p.m.

USA

What is the reason for mandatory vacation for federal employees in the United States?

In November 2025, the US federal government shutdown entered its 37th day, officially breaking the record of 35 days set in 2018-2019 and becoming the longest shutdown event in history.

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Us companies cut 11,250 jobs per week in October

The latest data released by job market Research firm ADP Research on Tuesday (November 11th) showed that U.S. companies cut an average of 11,250 jobs per week in the four weeks ending October 25th.

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The optimism index for small businesses in the United States has dropped to a six-month low

The small business optimism index in the United States dropped to a six-month low in October due to deteriorating profits and waning optimism about the economy.

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Trump: Tariffs on Indian goods will be lowered "at some point"

US President Trump said that he would lower tariffs on Indian goods "at some point" and claimed that the United States was "very close" to reaching a trade agreement with New Delhi.

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The US Senate is preparing to vote on ending the government shutdown

The US Senate plans to hold a vote on Sunday evening (November 9th) (morning of November 10th, Singapore time) to restart the federal government.

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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed opposition to the appropriation agreement

Reuters reported that Schumer, the Democratic minority leader of the US Senate, said on Sunday evening (November 9) that he would vote against the Senate appropriation agreement.

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The US ruling party suffers another economic backlash: Trump's policies trigger a chain reaction.

The Trump administration, the ruling party in the US, is facing another economic backlash, with its aggressive economic policies triggering a chain reaction that is pushing American society to the brink of instability.

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The American Dream of the economically vulnerable underclass, like a "Jenga" game, is becoming increasingly out of reach

This year, the US economy has demonstrated astonishing resilience, but this strong appearance masks the underlying weakness of middle - and low-income families, as economic growth is still mainly driven by high-income groups.

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Trump expanded the list of critical minerals to include copper, uranium, metallurgy, coal, etc

The Trump administration in the United States has expanded its list of critical minerals, adding another 10 types of minerals that are crucial to the US economy and national security.

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US Holiday Shopping Season Beset by "Bill Chill": A Consumption Winter Amid Inflation and Tariffs

The 2025 US holiday shopping season was supposed to be a double celebration for both merchants and consumers. However, the reality is shrouded in a "bill chill."

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