government shutdown Longest US Government Shutdown Ends as Trump Relents on Border Wall The longest government shutdown in U.S. history concludes after President Trump agrees to temporarily reopen federal agencies without securing border wall funding. Lawmakers now face a tight deadline to negotiate a broader immigration compromise.
net neutrality Court Rejects FCC Request to Delay Net Neutrality Lawsuit During Shutdown A federal judge denies the FCC's attempt to postpone its net neutrality court battle due to the government shutdown, scheduling oral arguments for February 1. The decision leaves the agency scrambling to prepare without its furloughed staff.
ipo Government Shutdown Delays Highly Anticipated 2019 Tech Unicorn IPOs The ongoing government shutdown forces major tech companies like Uber and Lyft to postpone their planned public debuts. Meanwhile, startups like Postmates and N26 continue to secure massive private funding rounds.