Shutdown to impact federal workers' pay. And, tensions grow between U.S. and Colombia

"Many federal workers expect not to get paid this Friday, marking the first full paycheck they will miss due to the government shutdown, which began three weeks ago. So far there has been limited economic fallout. But analysts say that the longer the shutdown continues, the bigger the dent it could leave. By law, federal workers are supposed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, but the White House has attempted to cast doubt on that, NPR's Scott Horsley tells Up First."

"Colombia announced yesterday that it will withdraw its ambassador to Washington. The country used to be the U.S.'s top ally in Latin America and a key partner in the war on drugs. But its relationship with the U.S. has deteriorated since President Trump started his second term. Colombia's decision to withdraw its ambassador comes after Trump threatened to cut U.S. aid to the country and intervene in Colombia to combat the flow of cocaine."

"Colombia's decision to withdraw its ambassador comes after Trump threatened to cut U.S. aid to the country and intervene in Colombia to combat the flow of cocaine. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is a leftist who disagrees with Trump on almost every issue and isn't afraid to say so, says reporter John Otis. Over the weekend, Petro expressed support for the "No Kings" rallies in the U.S. and said yesterday that his country doesn't accept kings. Colombia receives around $230 million a year in U.S. aid."

Many federal workers expect not to get paid this Friday, marking the first full missed paycheck since the government shutdown began three weeks ago. Economic fallout has been limited so far, but analysts warn that a prolonged shutdown could cause greater economic damage. By law federal workers should receive back pay when the shutdown ends, but statements casting doubt may lead workers to pull back spending, affecting local businesses. The total cost of the shutdown is unknown, and unresolved funding could jeopardize the food stamp program. Colombia will withdraw its ambassador to Washington amid deteriorating ties with the U.S., aid threats, and tensions with President Gustavo Petro, who opposes Trump and has publicly criticized U.S. positions.

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