Government shutdown

• America on a roll? Trump hails 4.3% GDP surge in ‘great’ US economy, promising bigger gains ahead. Build riches in 2026 - See what this means for the benchmark interest rate and your portfolio.
• Delta Air Lines cancels route permanently, offers refunds - While many airlines go into 2026 facing a number of financial challenges, the third-largest airline in the U.S. has been doing better than most. In its last earnings call released in October 2025, Delta Air Lines beat analyst expectations w
• Bessent, Trump urge ending the Senate filibuster; as 2026 budget looms - President Donald Trump and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent urged an end to the Senate filibuster rule ahead of an anticipated budget battle in January.
• Airlines face steep fines as FAA investigates missed flight reductions - The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines they could be fined $75,000 per flight if they didn't trim their schedules during the shutdown.