In non-shutdown times, the BLS would be collecting employment data this week. Not doing that could have economic implications.

The federal government has a trust responsibility to provide services in tribal communities. Because of that relationship, government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

Staffing shortages are already reportedly causing delays at airports.

Because of the government shutdown, economic data is harder to come by.

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

Some 100,000 federal workers disappeared from payrolls last week, and the White House is threatening more layoffs, but markets keep humming along. Why?

They have direct deposit like a lot of U.S. workers, but some don’t get paid on a biweekly basis.

Also in this episode: the shutdown's impact on health care — from canceled online doctor's appointments to reduced home health services for seniors.

Plus, the Trump factor.

A shutdown with layoffs may have more serious economic consequences. Plus, China opens a new type of visa to attract tech talent.