Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing.
During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise,
client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key
developments, legislative dynamics and potential impacts to your
operations and federal engagement.
Breaking News
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a major safety
net that helps households cover energy costs, is likely to lose
funding by the end of the week.
The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on November 5
weighing whether President Donald Trump overstepped his
presidential authority in imposing sweeping global tariffs. The
issue is on whether the president has the legal authority to levy
tariffs on a foreign country in order to address a national
emergency, such as the fentanyl crisis, illegal migration or
persistent trade deficits.