Gold Back in the Game: Why More Than 30 States Are Moving Now | JP Cortez

Gold Back in the Game: Why More Than 30 States Are Moving Now | JP Cortez

Miles Franklin Media:  10-12025

Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, speaks with Jp Cortez, Executive Director of the Sound Money Defense League, about the growing state-level revolt against the U.S. dollar and the push to restore gold and silver as real money.

Jp explains why nearly 70% of U.S. states are advancing pro-gold and silver legislation, and how Wyoming and Utah are building state gold reserves.

He also breaks down federal efforts to audit America’s gold reserves, the new Silver Act, and the risks of financial surveillance in so-called “sound money” bills. This conversation dives into the future of money, the role of sound money in protecting wealth, and whether states are quietly leading a monetary rebellion against fiat money.

In this episode of Little by Little:

70% of U.S. states now considering pro-gold and silver legislation

Wyoming passes $10M gold reserve; Utah invests $180M

Why some states are reimposing taxes on precious metals

The push to audit America’s gold and refine coin-melt bars

The Silver Act and why silver shortages matter now

Florida’s “sound money” law

Risk of surveillance

Are states leading a quiet rebellion against the dollar?

00:00 Coming Up

01:19 Introduction Jp Cortez and the Sound Money Defense League

 04:20 The Historical Context of America's Monetary System

05:13 State Legislation & the Push for Sound Money

08:35 Challenges & Controversies in Sound Money Legislation

18:17 The Role of Gold in the US Government's Balance Sheet

 21:01 Florida's Controversial Sound Money Bill

24:35 Tax Implications on Precious Metals

24:43 Legislative Bills & Digital Systems

24:58 Privacy Concerns with Digital Transactions

25:49 Government Involvement in Monetary Systems

29:55 Generational Divide: Gold vs. Crypto

34:04 Federal Legislation & the Silver Act

38:30 Best Case Scenario for Gold & Silver

44:10 Legal Tender & the Future of Fiat Currencies

 47:32 Gold Reserve Transparency Act

49:31 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 9 -30 -25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night  9 -30 -25  

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps  (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. it is Tuesday, September 30th  and you’re listening to the big call. thank you, everybody, wherever you're tuned in from all around the globe. Good to have you in tonight. Let's go ahead and pray the call in and then we'll take it from there

So thank you, Bob, appreciate that. Okay, let's get into the Intel tonight.   First of all, I want to address a situation   I learned about yesterday, about a med bed update. Now this is regarding the number of med beds that we already have in the United States, approximately 29,000

I believe it was 629,600 med bed centers throughout the United States, and each med bed Center has two med beds in each one. Okay, so that's a lot of med beds right there already across this country.

Now this is something that I found very interesting. There are 23,500 hospitals.  That are being retrofitted for med beds across the United States. I'm talking the US  - 23,500 hospitals will have med beds for use by the public, starting around January 1,

They are retrofitting these hospitals to have med bed centers in them, and each hospital will have either two or four med beds in each hospital, half of the hospitals will have two med beds. The other half of the 23,500 hospitals will have four med beds in each one.

So they're going to be set up. This is to take place between now and the end of the year, with the public being able to get started around the first of January 2026 the ones that are there now, already in med bed centers, are there for us.

They're there for us, especially those who are Zim holders and those that are in dire need get first access, and then remember, each of you will be able to refer six people that you know that should be in dire need. Whether they're Zim holders or not, doesn't matter, but it'd be nice if they were, and if they're not, that's okay too.

You can refer those and you tell them that, or you have it typed out already on a list printed out that you can hand them when you go in to the med bed center for your appointment, because that's when they want to know who you would refer.

And so that way they vet these people a little bit by knowing you first and then your that you want to have them in. They can be family members. They can be other people that you know, from work or from your neighborhood or whatever.

This doesn't matter. Contact these people to let them know. We can set up an appointment for you to come in for the bed.

My understanding is we will be under an NDA for a certain period of time when we come out of the med Beds - might even have to sign that before we do before we even go in there. I'm sure we would. If we can see the write it might let me sign mine after see, but that's a nice, nice little bit of  information that we just like get it. Okay. What else is going on?

All right, we did get some confirmation that Doge money, the R and R money and the tariff dividends have been placed in our, what I'm calling our quantum accounts, and that's already been processed for us, and that was to have been done Saturday, Sunday and yesterday, actually, to get those in the proper hoppers. The military uses the term hoppers, putting those funds in the hopper. That's what we got. Confirmed today,

President Trump had meeting  with Netanyahu in again, the White House today or yesterday, I guess it was talking about getting a peace deal going between Israel and Hamas.

And everybody in that middle eastern region has signed off on the 20 point peace deal, and Hamas needs to come to the party and capitulate and agree to it, or else there'll be some serious consequences that they'll face from Israel, and that'll be it won't be pleasant.

So it's kind of like Netanyahu said yesterday. He said, We can do this the easy way, or we can do it the hard way. He said, I'd rather do it the easy way, which means sign and for once in your life, be a person of your word.

Let, let your the fact that you signed a peace agreement, make it count for something.

Make it, make it real. Okay, because everybody else in the Middle East is in favor of this.

All right, so that we got that point made, I believe we're going to have peace between Israel and Hamas and also Russia and Ukraine. I know they're going to work that out. I don't know if it's done, done done, or if it's getting done, but I believe it's something that is happening, really now, and I hope it is now.

Now. The timing for this. We heard was that we would get started, we get our notifications when they had a peace accord between Russia, Ukraine and Israel and Hamas.

And I think there's probably truth to that. Now there is a group called GMA  - global military alliance.

GMA  -military alliance of 184 generals from around the world, 18 of which are US generals.

And Pete had said, and I'm not sure who the other one is in charge this alliance, this global military alliance, okay, so that group is determining when we get the green light to get to get started, to Go

Now I don't know if all  184  have to agree, but I know our 18 generals probably have to have a consensus and agree before we get the green light to go.

Now, let's talk about where we're hearing we are in this process.

We have heard from several sources, including redemption center leaders, including people that are over seven or eight redemption centers that we have in their opinion that we're going to receive our 800 numbers either Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Tomorrow is Wednesday, the first of October.

Thursday is the second. And we're hearing that because the government is to shut down without a continuing resolution. If that is the status at this hour, at midnight tonight, our government Eastern Daylight Time would shut down.

And we're also hearing that at 1am in the morning tomorrow, an hour later, that the Restored Republic of the United States of America would come back up online.

That means, with restored the public, we get the new aspect of our government. We get so much tied into that through NESARA, we get a new currency the USN, we got a lot of things that are moving forward. We could get an EBS Emergency Broadcast System Programming that might come up. I'm hearing dates of somewhere around the third through the sixth, which would be Friday through Sunday or Monday. I think it will be Friday through Monday this weekend. So we'll have to see if that happens.

If that happens, guess what that could be?

That could be covered for us, going for our exchanges, having set our appointments and going to the redemption centers to exchange currency, to activate our quantum account, quantum card, to redeem our Zim and to make our three to five minute presentation On our humanitarian projects and then take it from there.

So we have possibility of tomorrow or Thursday? My gut is going to be Thursday. That's when we would get notified tomorrow. I'm going to say Thursday is looking good to get notified and then set appointments and get started, maybe over the weekend.

And it seems like that would make sense if the EBS is kicking off now, a lot of the cities, as you guys know, across the country, are getting held in cleanup, and the cleanup is ongoing, and probably still be ongoing, but they're in a position where they have a lot that they have done, and we don't usually hear about specific cities until they're complete, until they've been completely cleaned up.

 Like President Trump said, it took 14 days, probably a little bit less, but 14 days total for Washington, DC to be cleaned up, about 1400 1500 people removed.

I'm sure there's a lot to that. I think I'm always looking for help. I believe New York is, I think, almost done. I think Chicago has been at least, if not completely done, mostly done. And Detroit is good. There are a lot of cities.

So you've heard about Portland. They're in there. I don't know where we stand on Seattle, but there's they're making, they're making their ones all the way through the country. Gonna get this done until it's completely done.  And I think that's wonderful.

So I'm excited about where we stand,

All right, so I think, or a good place, I think the fact that our fiscal and it's not physical, it's fiscal, f, i, s, c, a, l, fiscal year starts October one, tomorrow, Wednesday

I think it's perfect timing that the government under the USA, Inc, if you will, will run out of money, theoretically, tonight, at midnight, and then they'll continue to pay, you know, other services in Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid and all that stuff.

But this is good timing to transition from the old to the new Restored Republic, and so I'm excited about that. I think it's great, and I'm ready for a start.

And I think we can say that we'll see what happens tomorrow, and we'll see what happens Thursday, and with any success, we'll have a celebration call Thursday night at the regular time. All right, so I'm looking forward to getting started on projects. We've got some things to do beforehand, but don't worry about it. You're all entitled to take a vacation. You're all entitled to get your house in order and all of that stuff.

But we'll be getting some basics put together. Main thing is get our websites built out and prepare, prepare for it. And I think we're, we're excited to do that, so let's do this. Let's go ahead and pray the call out, and then we'll look forward to seeing what happens tomorrow, and also, obviously, Thursday.

We were looking for notifications. We're hearing Wednesday or Thursday. My gut is it'll be on Thursday,

 Let's pray the call  out. Thanks everybody. So let's go ahead and pray the call out, and then we'll keep an eye on what happens in the next two days.

And   everybody have a wonderful time. Hopefully we'll get together with the celebration of all hopefully it would be on Thursday night. All right, everybody take care and have a great blessing.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 10-1-25

The Exchange Rate Declined In Local Markets In Baghdad.

Economy | 11:42 - 01/10/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar decreased this Wednesday morning in Baghdad markets.

The dollar price witnessed a decrease with the opening of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to 141,500 dinars for every $100, while yesterday morning it recorded 141,600 dinars for every $100.

In exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, the selling price of the dollar decreased to 142,500 dinars for every $100, and the buying price to 140,500 dinars for every $100. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267659

Gold Hits New Record High

Stock Exchange  Gold prices rose to a record high on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand following the U.S. government shutdown, while weak jobs data reinforced expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month.

As of 10:55 GMT, spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,866 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $3,895 earlier in the session.   U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.5% to $3,893.

The dollar weakened, opening up new opportunities for a basket of other major currencies, making dollar-denominated gold more accessible to foreign buyers. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60607

Oil Prices Rise Slightly After Sharp Declines Over The Past Two Days.

Time: 2025/10/01 Reading: 90 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Oil prices stabilized in early trading on Wednesday, following two consecutive days of losses, as investors assessed potential OPEC+ plans to increase production next month amid expectations of shrinking US crude oil inventories.

Brent crude futures for December delivery rose 12 cents to $66.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 12 cents to $62.49 a barrel. 
Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday, the largest daily drop since August 1, and fell at least 1.5% on Tuesday.  LINK

Opening Of A New Branch Of The Bank Of Jordan In Basra

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 284  Basra / NINA / A new branch of the Bank of Jordan was opened in Basra Governorate, in the presence of the Chairman of the Financial and Administrative Committee, Dr. Shukr Mahmoud Al-Amri, and the General Manager of the Bank Group, Saleh Rajab Hammad, at the Grand Millennium Hotel - Al-Farahidi Hall.

Al-Amri stressed: "The opening of the branch represents a qualitative addition to the infrastructure in the field of modern banking services, and opens broad horizons to attract investments and support the private sector, which contributes to the development of the local economy.

He added: "Basra, with its economic potential and attractive environment, is a promising destination for investors at the local, regional and international levels, indicating that this step comes in support of the banking sector and the enhancement of economic activity in the governorate. / End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254669

The Prime Minister's Advisor Sets Six Criteria For Selecting Iraq Development Fund Projects.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  Mohammed Al-Najjar, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Investment Affairs and Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund, explained on Wednesday the criteria for selecting Iraq Development Fund projects, stressing that education, water, and the environment are priorities among the Fund's projects.

Al-Najjar said, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by "Al-Iqtisad News," that "there are a set of criteria for selecting projects. The first is the amount of human capital that will be created through the project, including operators, engineers, and experts.

The second criterion is to engage in solving any of the crises that Iraq is going through, so that it can be resolved. We do not enter projects simply because they are profitable."

He added, "Another criterion is the possibility of involving the private sector in the project, as it must contribute no less than 80%, in order to optimally utilize capital, spread it across a large number of projects, and create investment outlets, as the private sector has significant funds outside the banking system and the economy."

He continued, "The fourth criterion is environmental impact, the fifth is economic impact, and the sixth is the ability of the company we partner with to finance and obtain international funding."

He explained that "most projects, if they are from a foreign party, we try to pair them with an Iraqi investor, to give the Iraqi investor the opportunity to learn the administrative capabilities possessed by the foreign investor."

He pointed out that "the Fund is not a legal entity that grants exemptions or incentives. Iraqi law does not grant these powers to the Fund; rather, they fall under the Parliament's purview.

With the approaching elections and the legislative process stalled pending the formation of a new government, we will seek in the next session to grant incentive powers to relevant institutions, such as the Investment Authority, to develop the Iraqi economy."

He explained, "The Fund sees the project and its importance, as there are no divisions similar to those of the state. However, our priority programs are education, water, and the environment, and the projects we excel at are those that require state support but can generate profits."

He pointed out that "a large part of the fund's purpose is to establish a social stratum whose goal is to find ways to engage young people, who constitute the largest percentage. However, so far, implementation will be slow, despite the presence of major initiatives from the current government. Therefore, we need to launch projects that include young people as a key component."
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60595

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Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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Countries are Canceling Treasuries for Gold as US Revaluation Panic Grows

Countries are Canceling Treasuries for Gold as US Revaluation Panic Grows

Sean Foo:   9-20-2025

For decades, the US dollar has stood as the undisputed monarch of global finance, its status as the world’s primary reserve currency underpinning stability and shaping international trade. But what if this reign is quietly approaching its twilight?

A compelling video from Sean Foo offers a deep dive into the accelerating “de-dollarization” trend, painting a picture of a world on the cusp of a profound economic shift.

Sean Foo highlights that the erosion of the dollar’s dominance isn’t a sudden event, but rather the cumulative effect of several powerful forces. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the rising friction between major powers, have incentivized nations to seek alternatives to the dollar-centric system.

Add to this the disruptive force of trade wars – vividly exemplified by the Trump Administration’s tariffs – which have fractured established supply chains and cooled international demand for the dollar.

Simultaneously, persistent fiscal mismanagement within the US, leading to ballooning deficits, has further undermined confidence. When a nation’s financial house isn’t in order, the stability of its currency comes under scrutiny on the global stage.

This isn’t just theoretical; it’s playing out in real-time. China, for instance, is actively spearheading the shift by increasingly conducting its trade and financial transactions in its own currency, the renminbi (RMB), rather than the US dollar.

This move, accelerated by the very trade wars intended to pressure China, demonstrates a strategic pivot away from dollar dependency.

The impact is palpable. The US economy itself is showing signs of instability – think payroll declines, delayed economic data, and increasingly erratic government behavior – all of which erode investor confidence.

 The numbers don’t lie: the dollar index plummeted nearly 11% in the first half of 2025, marking its worst performance since the historic collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1973. This is not merely a dip; it’s a tremor.

Amidst this weakening dollar and a landscape of rising tariffs and projected $2 trillion fiscal deficits in 2025, central banks worldwide are doing something significant. They are actively reducing their holdings of US Treasuries – long considered the world’s safest asset – and conspicuously increasing their gold reserves.

Gold, the ancient store of value, is re-emerging as the preferred safe haven, signaling a historic shift in global financial strategy.

Interestingly, Sean Foo also explores a drastic measure the US government could take: a gold revaluation. Given the vast disparity between the book value and market value of US gold reserves, such a move could unlock nearly $1 trillion in liquidity. This “easy money” could provide short-term relief for US fiscal and monetary policy, fueling inflation-driven GDP growth.

However, this path is fraught with peril. A gold revaluation would be an implicit admission of the dollar’s fragile condition, potentially accelerating its decline.

Furthermore, it could unintentionally strengthen China’s financial position, as China is rumored to hold vast, potentially underreported, gold reserves. The US faces a challenging dilemma: embrace this short-term liquidity and risk undermining the dollar’s long-term status, or avoid it and battle escalating fiscal crises head-on.

The implications of these shifts are profound. We are witnessing a historic recalibration of global reserves, a re-evaluation of dollar holdings, and a resurgence of gold’s role in the new economic landscape. For investors, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the future of money, understanding these dynamics is crucial.

The world is moving on from a singular reliance on the US dollar. The question is no longer if things are changing, but how fast, and what the ultimate destination will be.

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Shutdown Or Not, Government Dysfunction = Higher Gold Prices

Shutdown Or Not, Government Dysfunction = Higher Gold Prices

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  September 30, 2025

All eyes are on Washington to see if the government shuts down when the clock strikes midnight tonight.

Funny thing is, most people aren’t really going to care—because all of the “essential” services will keep running. (Which makes you wonder: why do non-essential government services exist on the taxpayer’s dime in the first place?)

But today is also the end of the fiscal year. And based on the data, we can see that the US will end the fiscal year with around $37.5 trillion in debt. That means, for Fiscal Year 2025, the debt will have increased by another $1.8 trillion.

Taken as a whole, this is an obvious testament to why foreign governments and central banks are rapidly losing confidence in the US government.

It doesn’t even matter whether the government shuts down tonight— it is the fact that it always comes so close. That Congress can’t even manage to pass a basic budget.

And the “solution” on the table is just another short-term patch— a continuing resolution that keeps the government funded for less than two months, until November 21st.

America looks like exactly what it is: a dysfunctional government that can’t even pass a budget.

Frankly, it’s embarrassing.

On top of that, you’ve got this $37.5 trillion debt growing by leaps and bounds—faster than the US economy and faster than tax revenue.

At a certain point, these foreign governments and central banks, who collectively own trillions upon trillions of dollars worth of US government bonds, start wondering: why should I continue to own these securities? Why continue to lend money to the US government?

They can’t even pass a routine budget, let alone the kind of budget that would actually reassure foreign governments and central banks—a truly controversial one that makes deep, necessary cuts to runaway spending.

Then there’s another problem—one that isn’t new. It started under the Bush administration, Obama elevated it, and Biden perfected it: the weaponization of the US dollar, the financial system, and US Treasury bonds.

This gives foreign governments and central banks obvious concern: if they do something the US doesn’t like, they’re going to be frozen out of the dollar system—out of their Treasury holdings, and out of dollar-denominated assets altogether.

And these are all reasons why we believe, over the long run, gold will continue to march higher: central banks will continue to buy gold as an alternative to US dollars.

Why gold?

It’s an independent asset. It’s not controlled by any government. No country is worried that America will freeze its gold holdings. Millions of troy ounces of bars and bullion stored around the world can’t be frozen with the click of a button.

Gold is universally accepted by every other country and central bank. There’s a global market for it. And it’s an asset class large enough to absorb billions of dollars— or even tens, or hundreds of billions—over time.

You can’t say that about most other asset classes.

Gold has already had an astonishing run—especially this year. But we think that, over the long run, as more foreign central banks allocate an increasing percentage of their strategic reserves into gold instead of dollars, that excess demand will continue to push the gold price much higher.

Gold is like anything else—subject to the laws of supply and demand. Demand for physical gold by governments and central banks around the world has been very strong.

And based on the data we’re seeing, that continues to be the case.

The Chinese central bank has bought another 21 tons of gold this year, marking ten consecutive months of purchases.

And it’s not just China. It’s all over the world— Poland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and many other countries are buying literal tons of gold.

In fact, 95% of central bank reserve managers said they expect global official gold holdings to increase over the next 12 months, according to the 2025 World Gold Council Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey.

There are, however, short-term price risks. For example, the gold price is also impacted by demand for jewelry, as well as industrial use.

Given current record-high prices, jewelry demand is much weaker.

And that can have an adverse impact on gold prices.

Another factor to consider is supply. At a certain point, mining companies are going to take advantage of these high prices and ratchet up production, eventually resulting in oversupply in the market. That, too, could weigh on gold prices.

But we think these are shorter-term factors that don’t change anything about the long-term driver of gold prices—and that is central bank demand.

What we are seeing literally today— government shutdowns and $1.8 trillion deficits—just underscores how widespread that central bank demand is—and why it simply isn’t going away.

To your freedom,   James Hickman  Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

 PS: While gold has hit all time highs, the share prices of many top quality gold producers has lagged far behind. That is starting to change, but there is still opportunity before the gap closes.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 10-1-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

BRICS Dollar Devaluation Path Strengthens With New Payment Systems

As BRICS builds alternative payment rails and leans on gold reserves, the move toward a multipolar financial order accelerates — with profound geopolitical and economic consequences.

Payment Infrastructure Advances: Beyond Talk to Action

• BRICS is pushing forward with BRICS Pay, a decentralized cross-border payment messaging system designed to bypass Western-controlled networks like SWIFT, allowing member nations to transact in local currencies. 

• During the Rio de Janeiro deliberations, the bloc proposed a guarantee fund to support local payments and integrate them into BRICS Pay. 

• These systems aren’t theoretical — they are intended to make dollar-free trade routable, reliable, and scalable across BRICS and select partner states.

De-Dollarization Backed by Gold & Local Currency Trade

🔹 Gold as a Pillar

• BRICS nations now hold over 6,000 tons of gold — nearly 20–21% of global central bank reserves. Russia and China lead, owning ~74% of the bloc’s gold reserves. 

• The gold buffer acts as a shield against sanctions, dollar volatility, and external pressure while anchoring confidence in new payment systems.

🔹 Local Currency Settlement

• Trade between BRICS nations increasingly uses national currencies instead of the U.S. dollar, reducing the need for dollar liquidity or FX hedging. 

• The New Development Bank (NDB) now plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond, aiming to raise ~$400–$500 million in India, as part of a strategy to internationalize BRICS member currencies. 

Challenges & Friction in the Shift

🔹 Institutional & Network Effects

• The U.S. dollar remains deeply entrenched in global trade: used in nearly 90% of FX trades and ~48% of SWIFT payments.

• De-dollarization faces headwinds: liquidity fragmentation, exchange risk, and the higher cost of managing multiple currency rails. 

🔹 Uneven Commitment Among Members

• India has publicly stated de-dollarization is “not part of India’s financial agenda”, emphasizing bilateral local-currency trade instead.

• Some BRICS members remain wary of overextending—too rapid a shift could destabilize economies, especially those with debt pegged to USD or who still rely heavily on U.S. trade and investment.

How This Fits Into Broader Global Restructuring

🔹 Redistribution of Financial Power
By operating an independent payment network and backing it with gold, BRICS is carving out financial sovereignty zones less subject to U.S. pressure or SWIFT control.

🔹 Erosion of Dollar Leverage
As BRICS transactions move off dollar rails, demand for USD as a settlement, reserve, and liquidity asset may decline — weakening the mechanisms by which the U.S. exerts financial influence.

🔹 Multipolar Payment Networks
Instead of one monolithic financial system, we may see overlapping networks (BRICS Pay, CIPS, mBridge, regional CBDC links), each with their own control nodes, rules, and dominant currencies. The world becomes less unified and more plural in financial architecture. 

🔹 Gold & Currency Strategy as Influence Tools
Holding gold gives BRICS credibility; issuing debt in local currencies gives them leverage. These instruments become tools of diplomacy and alignment, not just balance sheet items.

Key Takeaway

BRICS is not just talking about breaking dollar dominance — it is constructing the alternatives. Payment systems, gold reserves, and currency internationalization converge in a push to remake global finance. What once seemed speculative is now engineering realignment of power.

This is not just politics — global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – BRICS Dollar Devaluation Path Strengthens With New Payment Systems Watcher Guru

• InvestingNews – How Would a New BRICS Currency Affect the US Dollar? Investing News Network (INN)

• Nestmann – The BRICS De-Dollarization & What It Means for Gold The Nestmann Group

• Brasil de Fato – BRICS leaders propose alternative payment system to SWIFT Brasil de Fato

• Reuters / News – BRICS-backed NDB plans first rupee-denominated bond Reuters

• Wikipedia – BRICS Pay Wikipedia

• Carnegie / Policy analyses – Challenges to de-dollarization and structural headwinds CIRSD

• Additional academic insight – Geopolitical Tensions & Financial Networks: Strategic Shifts Toward Alternatives arXiv

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Urgent Breaking News Currency Exchange, IQD Value Increase to 1303

Urgent Breaking News Currency Exchange, IQD Value Increase to 1303

Edu Matrix:   9-30-2025

For years, analysts and investors eyeing exotic currencies have focused on regions struggling with geopolitical instability, searching for the elusive “buy low, sell high” opportunity.

While much of this conversation centers on nations like Iraq, a recent compelling analysis from the Edu Matrix channel shifts the spotlight dramatically to South America, suggesting that Venezuela’s currency could be positioned for a stunning revival.

In a thought-provoking video, Edu Matrix host Sandy Ingram draws a powerful historical parallel, comparing Venezuela’s current state of economic turmoil not to the instability of Iraq, but to the remarkable financial revitalization of Panama in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

This isn’t just speculation; it’s an analysis based on economic mechanisms and the critical role of trust in driving currency valuation.

Venezuela’s economy has been ravaged by years of hyperinflation, sanctions, and political paralysis. Yet, Sandy Ingram argues that this exact environment—extreme devaluation coupled with massive underlying assets—is what creates the most asymmetric financial opportunity.

In 1989, following the U.S. arrest of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, the country experienced a profound regime change. This political shift had an immediate and immense financial consequence: trust was restored.

Prior to the arrest, citizens and investors had withdrawn significant funds due to instability. Once the political climate stabilized, confidence surged. Sandy Ingram highlights that Panamanians instantly began depositing billions of U.S. dollars back into the country’s banks.

This sudden influx of capital was transformative. It empowered Panama’s central bank, stabilized the financial system, and ignited a rapid economic revival. Crucially, those who had held faith in the nation’s currency during the depths of the crisis were the primary beneficiaries of the subsequent rebound.

Sandy Ingram contrasts this Panamanian success story with the challenges faced by nations like Iraq. While Iraq has experienced periods of stabilization, widespread distrust in its banking system and government has prevented similar massive capital inflows, thus hindering quick, sustained currency stabilization.

Like Panama prior to 1989, Venezuela is currently suffering from a deep crisis of confidence. But the moment a definitive shift in governance or stabilization occurs, the mechanism is expected to mirror the Panamanian experience. Citizens and international investors holding U.S. dollars would likely repatriate capital into the country, depositing funds into the now-trusted banking system.

This sudden, massive capital—measured in billions—would give the central bank the necessary leverage to stabilize the local currency and rapidly spur economic activity.

The foundation of any successful long-term currency rebound is underlying national wealth. In this regard, Venezuela stands apart. Sandy Ingram points out that Venezuela possesses enormous proven oil reserves—reported to be even larger than those in Iraq.

This vast resource base acts as a powerful financial ballast. While political turmoil can suppress the value of the currency, these assets remain fundamental to the country’s long-term viability. As soon as the investment climate improves, these reserves will attract significant foreign direct investment, fueling the currency’s rise.

The Edu Matrix video emphasizes that for investors interested in exotic currencies, the time to conduct research is now, while the Venezuelan currency remains severely undervalued and the economic situation appears darkest.

The investment thesis is clear: Positioning now means buying the currency when the risk is known and priced in, anticipating the potential for a massive, asymmetric payoff once political and banking trust is restored.

This is not a prediction of when a regime shift or stabilization will occur, but an analysis of what will happen financially once it does. If Venezuela follows the Panama blueprint—restored trust leading to massive capital inflow—its currently struggling currency could be one of the most promising exotic currency opportunities available today.

https://youtu.be/3f00NA4_sKA

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Bob Lock. 10/01/2025

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Bob Lock. 10/01/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good Morning all. Welcome to October….Is this our big month?

Member: And welcome to the 4th quarter of 2025.

Member: Red October... here we come??!!

Member: Please tell us some positive news regarding the RV Mark?

Member: Mark – did the bond guy who was told he would be paid in September- get paid?

MZ: No- they didn’t get paid and they have a meeting tomorrow when they expect to be paid. Stay calm until we have somebody freely and openly spending dollars.

Member: I’d be well off if I had a dollar every time you’ve told us to stay calm. LOL I can’t wait for the day I really need to be told that.

Member: The Shanghai Gold Exchange being closed the next 8 days

Member: Mnt Goat (Dinar Guru)   As investors in the Iraqi dinar, we just experienced a breakthrough we all have been waiting for, yes waiting for a decade.  Most totally overlook what just happened. We read multiple articles since March on the disputes between Baghdad and Kurdistan and SOMO and other oil companies.   According to Iraq these disputes are all now solved and the “tripartite” agreement cemented.

Mnt Goat  Many ask me how can Iraq afford to pay out billions and billions of US dollar in order to exchange all these dinar investors?   If Iraq is selling oil for petro-dollars than why is it so hard to see that our dinar exchanges will be backed by oil.  Yes, oil will pay for it. ...So, the U.S. is investing in Iraqi oil. What the US Treasury is going to is loan out the money for our exchanges knowing that later it has guarantees to broker the oil and buy from Iraq at lower than market prices...the U.S. treasury is going to mark up the oil and to bring it to market at market level prices thus resell it to the thirsty world and make a tidy profit. The U.S. will make billions maybe even trillions.   This is why they are “fronting” the money for our exchanges. 

MZ: That checks out- the “Oil for Dinar” program

MZ: And Banking reforms are being implemented in a big way.

MZ: “ US dollar exchange rate continues to fall in Iraq” this means the dinar is getting stronger and more stable.  

Member: Iraq’s stock market rose 46% in one day….IMO- someone over there got new money!!

Member: The meeting will discuss the new financial situation of the Kurdistan Region and expenditures after the IMPLEMENTATION of the tripartite agreement to export oil, (sounds like it done)

MZ: “20 billion barrels of Kirkuk oil fill reserves “ BP (British Petroleum) is talking about how excited they are. They are letting the world know how wealthy Iraq is. It makes sense if you are going to change the value ….you need to Let people know they can support it with commodities and natural resources .

Member: Let’s all put “October is our month” out in the universe!!

Member: With Iraqi elections coming up shortly…..October should be our month if Sudani wants re-elected?

Member: Maybe when Sudani is elected out for not making and keeping his promise… the new Prime Minister will finish the deal. Not sure if that’s what it’s gonna take.

MZ: I think he will finish the RV before he is gone.

Member: If Sudani is making this happen during his term he needs to get it in gear. Early voting starts pretty soon.

Member: I believe Iraqi elections are Nov. 11.

Member: Iraq Independence day is Oct. 3rd.

Member: The RV is taking longer than a snail on a sponsored crawl around the world

Member: Many of us have RV anticipation fatigue…..They need to just “do it”

Member: Still hoping for our “suddenly” to happen.

MZ: I think this will be our month….I am feeling quite excited.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 10-1-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Wed. 1 Oct. 2025

Compiled Wed. 1 Oct. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Summary:

If the latest updates hold true, today is not just the start of a new fiscal quarter—it is the heralded beginning of “Red October,” a month set to redefine global governance, finance, and personal sovereignty.

As compiled by Judy Byington and supported by numerous independent sources, this Wednesday signals the implementation of massive structural changes that have long been anticipated under the banner of the Restored Republic and Global Currency Reset (GCR).

The long-awaited purge is officially underway.

Today, October 1st, marks a critical pivot point for the operational structure of the United States government. With Congress failing to fund the government, a shutdown is underway—but this is not a typical temporary closure.

 Reports suggest this shutdown will be permanent for many offices, with the Office of Management and Budget having already provided agencies with “elimination lists.”

As President Trump reportedly stated, “Many Americans will be happy on Oct. 1, 2025.” This happiness is tied directly to the accompanying shift: the activation of the highly anticipated NESARA/GESARA protocols.

On this pivotal day, the NESARA/GESARA 30+1 Protocols are (allegedly) slated for release. This is not mere reform; it is a systemic purge designed to restore financial control to the people.

While the government shift begins today, the most dramatic financial changes are scheduled to peak later this month, ushering in the gold/asset-backed Quantum Financial System (QFS) and signaling the definitive end of the current fiat economy.

The transition is zero-sum: as the fiat system dies, the Cabal’s SWIFT Global Banking System will cease to function, paving the way for the Quantum technology.

Crucial activity is being reported on the financial infrastructure level, providing compelling evidence that the shift is already in motion.

Reports from late September indicate that SWIFT—the slow, legacy cross-border payment system—is undergoing a radical transformation rather than being eliminated outright.

Over 30 top global banks are (allegedly) uniting to rebuild this system on Blockchain technology.

Amid massive systemic collapse, the Global Currency Reset (GCR) is reportedly moving into its final stages, with active exchanges taking place.

Updates suggest that banks (including Wells Fargo, Chase, HSBC, City Bank, and the Bank of England) have begun paying currency holders in cash, not SKRs.

 Sources like TNT Tony indicate agencies are celebrating because “100% of everything has been completed.”

For those holding foreign currency and bonds (Dinar, Dong, Zim), the highest rates are expected via appointments at designated Redemption Centers.

Judy Byington notes her personal expectation that when the EBS goes off with the sound of the Seven Trumpets, cell phones will soon receive critical messages generated from the new Starlink Satellite System. One of these messages should contain information on how to gain a Redemption Center appointment.

The window is open. We await the final signal. Red October is here, bringing the promise of sovereign wealth, erased debt, and a globally restored republic powered by quantum technology.

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Wed. 1 Oct. 2025 President Trump stated, “Many Americans will be happy on Oct. 1 2025.” The day is the beginning of new fiscal year for the US Government, although Congress didn’t fund the government, so today signals a Government shutdown. The Wed. 1 Oct. 2025 government shutdown will be permanent for many offices. The Office of Management and Budget has been telling Agencies to prepare for elimination lists. https://x.com/swisher1776/status/1973093171841163575?t=AlCamMoi8uQZwDy12R_uFg&s=09

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/01/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-october-1-2025/

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Mnt Goat   As investors in the Iraqi dinar, we just experienced a breakthrough we all have been waiting for, yes waiting for a decade.  Most totally overlook what just happened. We read multiple articles since March on the disputes between Baghdad and Kurdistan and SOMO and other oil companies.   According to Iraq these disputes are all now solved and the “tripartite” agreement cemented. So let me explain further the impact of what just happened...  [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

Mnt Goat  Many ask me how can Iraq afford to pay out billions and billions of US dollar in order to exchange all these dinar investors?   If Iraq is selling oil for petro-dollars than why is it so hard to see that our dinar exchanges will be backed by oil.  Yes, oil will pay for it. ...So, the U.S. is investing in Iraqi oil. What the US Treasury is going to is loan out the money for our exchanges knowing that later it has guarantees to broker the oil and buy from Iraq at lower than market prices...the U.S. treasury is going to mark up the oil and to bring it to market at market level prices thus resell it to the thirsty world and make a tidy profit. The U.S. will make billions maybe even trillions.   This is why they are “fronting” the money for our exchanges.  [Post 2 of 2]

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"If There's A Failure To Deliver Silver - Next Morning the Price Will Be Above $100" - Mike Maloney

9-30-2025

In this urgent silver market update, Mike Maloney dives deep into the potential for a 'failure to deliver' that could catapult silver prices to $80-100 or beyond.

Drawing on historical data from the 1980s hyperbubble and the 2011 peaks, Mike explains why the current bull run—already sustaining above $40 for a record 20+ days—is unlike anything we've seen before.

Key insights include:

How silver's massive cup-and-handle pattern signals explosive momentum.

The impact of global liquidity: Up to $3.5 trillion could chase precious metals, overwhelming supply at current levels.

Why technical indicators like overbought conditions may become irrelevant in a currency or market crisis.

Real risks of overnight price gaps if delivery failures occur, leaving no time to buy in between.

With October's history of market crashes looming, Mike warns we're teetering on a knife's edge.

Whether silver pauses at $50 or surges relentlessly, this analysis equips investors with the fundamentals to navigate what's ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__yWzHEcpwk

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 10-1-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Day One of a U.S. Government Shutdown — What It Signals for Global Power and Finance

As federal operations grind to a halt, the shockwaves go beyond Washington — this moment may accelerate how capitals, markets, and alliances recalibrate.

What We Know: Shutdown Begins Amid Deep Political Divide

• On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach agreement on a $1.7 trillion funding package, with healthcare subsidies among the core conflicts. 

• The shutdown is the 15th since 1981, but this one carries added weight: President Trump is pushing aggressive restructuring of the federal workforce and government programs. 

• Immediate effects include:
  ▪️ Federal employees furloughed without pay, while some on administrative leave had already been paid through the end of September. 
  ▪️ Military personnel, research programs, air travel, and social services disrupted or delayed. 
  ▪️ Analysts estimate a $400 million per day cost, spotlighting the economic stakes. 

Political Context & Risks

• The impasse reflects intense polarization: Republicans frame the shutdown as leverage to force concessions, especially over government size; Democrats call the tactic reckless. 

• Public opinion is fractured — the political gamble is that no one wants to “lose” by appearing weak. 

• Longer shutdowns risk eroding confidence: businesses, foreign governments, and markets may begin to question U.S. reliability as a stable economic anchor. 

How This Connects to Global Restructuring

🔹 Institutional Fragility & Credibility
When the U.S.—long seen as a bastion of institutional continuity—allows a shutdown to paralyze parts of government, it weakens perceptions of its capacity to govern. That perception shift can shift financial flows, risk assessments, and alliances.

🔹 Capital Flight & Market Volatility
Uncertainty spurs capital movements. Investors may retreat from U.S. treasuries or dollar exposures, pushing them toward alternative safe havens, gold, or non-dollar debt instruments.

🔹 Power Vacuums & Alternative Financial Systems
A distracted U.S. may signal opportunity to China, BRICS, and others to deepen parallel institutions, trade blocs, and currency alternatives while U.S. domestic focus is on internal strife.

🔹 Debt & Fiscal Stress Amplified
Already burdened by a $37.5 trillion national debt, a shutdown reduces revenue, increases borrowing costs, and tightens the margin for maneuver. Other nations watching may accelerate their own strategic alternatives.

Key Takeaway

Day one of the U.S. shutdown is more than a domestic political crisis — it’s a structural stress test of America’s global role. As institutions slow, markets tremble, and credibility cracks, the architecture of global finance and power tilts ever more toward a multipolar future.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – U.S. Government Shutdown Begins Amid Deep Political Divide Modern Diplomacy

• (Contextual references from institutional debt trends, global risk assessment, and comparative reaction patterns)

Russia’s Nuclear Technology Playbook for the Global South

By providing reactors, training, and financing, Russia is positioning itself as an energy patron — a role with geopolitical weight and financial leverage in the multipolar era.

Russia’s Strategy in the Global South

• Russia is promoting its nuclear technology as a tool for long-term development and energy security, presented as low-carbon, stable power for growing economies. 

• At the Global Atomic Forum (part of World Atomic Week), President Putin emphasized shifting public attitudes toward nuclear energy and the expanding view of nuclear power as a developmental necessity rather than a niche or controversial option. 

• Russia’s pitch is holistic: not just building reactors, but offering complete packages—fuel supply, waste management, staff training, financing, and local industry development. 

• Russia recently formalized a planning agreement with Ethiopia to build a nuclear plant, including roadmap development and technical capacity building. 

Challenges and Resistance

🔹 Technical, safety & regulatory hurdles

• New nuclear projects require rigorous oversight, often needing alignment with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards. Some partner countries lack regulatory infrastructure.

• Public skepticism and concerns about cost overruns, radioactive waste, and nuclear accidents remain major political obstacles.

🔹 Competition & donor dependence

• Several global and regional actors—China, France, the U.S.—compete for influence through conventional energy projects (renewables, gas), which may appear safer or more politically acceptable.

• Countries relying on Russian nuclear assistance may become dependent on Russian supply chains, maintenance, and economic terms, giving Moscow leverage in diplomacy, trade, or sanctions evasion.

Restructuring Implications & Strategic Alignments

🔹 New Patronage Network
Russia is re-weaving relationships in the Global South by positioning itself as a strategic energy backer. These infrastructure ties often translate into political loyalty and alignment in voting blocs, trade agreements, and financial pacts.

🔹 Financing & Currency Anchors
Nuclear projects cost tens of billions. The financing machinery—loans, guarantees, supply chains—can be aligned with non-USD systems or tied to regional banking structures (e.g. BRICS or state development banks). This shifts capital flows and undermines dollar dominance.

🔹 Legitimacy Through Development
Russia frames its approach as cooperation, not domination. By helping energy-poor states industrialize, it gains moral and diplomatic soft power, contrasting its Western adversaries’ “conditional aid” narratives.

🔹 Energy Security & Geopolitical Leverage
States with shaky grid systems see nuclear power as strategic infrastructure. Russia supplying that infrastructure gives it leverage over energy dependency, supply interruptions, and bilateral influence in conflicts.

🔹 Multipolar Energy Order
As more nations look beyond Western energy firms for support and finance, the architecture of global energy and its financial backbone becomes more plural. Russia’s nuclear push is one axis of this shift.

Why This Matters

Russia’s nuclear diplomacy isn’t just technical or energy policy — it’s part of a reconfiguration of global power and finance. By embedding itself into the energy systems of developing states, Russia secures influence, builds financial dependencies outside Western structures, and accelerates the move toward a more pluralistic global order.

This is not just politics — global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – Russia’s Nuclear Technology Playbook for the Global South Modern Diplomacy

• OrePulse – Russia’s Nuclear Energy Advocacy & Partnerships Ore Pulse

• Reuters – Russia, Ethiopia sign document calling for construction of nuclear plant Reuters

• Chatham House – Russia using Soviet playbook to de-Westernize global order Chatham House

• Forbes – Rosatom’s nuclear deals as geopolitical advantage Forbes

• CSIS – Reactions in Global South to Russian nuclear threats CSIS

• Financial Times – Russia ambitions to lead global nuclear projects Financial Times

Stablecoins Under Fire: U.S. Tokenization Push vs. EU Multi-Issuance Ban Threat

The tug of war over stablecoins in the U.S. and Europe reflects how the next chapter of money is being written — and who will control the rails, rules, and power behind it.

U.S. Moves: Tokenization & Regulatory Softening

• The SEC is exploring allowing blockchain-based versions of stocks (tokenized equities) to trade on crypto exchanges, signaling more openness to merging traditional finance with digital finance. 

• Nasdaq has formally asked the SEC for a rule change to permit regulated exchanges to trade tokenized stocks under equivalent execution and documentation rules. 

• Separately, SEC staff signaled they will not recommend enforcement action for advisers using state trust companies to custody crypto when certain safeguards are met. 

• These developments suggest the U.S. is actively pushing the boundary on tokenization and asset digitization — potentially positioning itself as the regulatory anchor for future digital-asset finance.

Europe’s Pushback: Ban on Multi-Issuance Stablecoins

• The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) recommended a ban on “multi-issuance” stablecoins (i.e. stablecoins issued jointly across borders or jurisdictions) to prevent financial stability risks. 

• The ESRB flagged concerns about liquidity mismatches: in a stress event, investors may all redeem stablecoins in jurisdictions with stronger protections, straining those reserves.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) and other bodies are pushing for strong equivalence regimes so foreign stablecoin issuers must meet EU regulatory standards — particularly around reserve backing, redemption rights, and cross-border operations. 

• This is part of a broader concern: the EU wants to guard its financial space from unregulated dollar-pegged tokens like USDC or USDT, whose issuers lie mostly beyond EU control. 

How These Developments Fit Into Global Restructuring

🔹 Competing Visions for Money & Authority
The U.S. approach leans toward innovation + regulatory clarity, enabling tokenization of assets and digital finance expansion. Europe's approach leans toward caution + containment, particularly for cross-border or non-EU issuance. These contrasting strategies show a struggle over who defines the rules of digital money.

🔹 De-Dollarization & Currency Alternatives
If Europe restricts dollar-pegged stablecoins, it may accelerate adoption of euro-backed digital currencies or stablecoins issued under EU rules — thereby weakening the dominance of dollar-based tokens in European markets.

🔹 Rail Control & Financial Infrastructure
Stablecoin issuance models define who controls the rails: who mints, redeems, oversees reserves, settles cross-border flows. As the U.S. advances tokenization and Europe clamps down on cross-jurisdiction issuance, the contest is over which financial infrastructures will prevail in the new era.

🔹 Sovereignty, Compliance & Risk
Countries will favor stablecoin networks they can regulate, supervise, and audit. Issuers with multi-jurisdiction models may lose access or be forced to fragment operations. This pressures stablecoin companies to localize — reinforcing multipolar financial architectures.

Key Takeaway

The stablecoin battleground isn’t just technical — it’s a frontline in redefining money, power, and financial sovereignty. U.S. regulatory openings and EU tightening are not just policy moves — they are structural shifts that determine who controls the next generation of money systems.

This is not just politics — global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Cointelegraph – SEC weighs plan to allow blockchain-based stock trading Cointelegraph

• Cointelegraph – EU watchdog pushes stablecoin ban: Report Cointelegraph

• Reuters / news – European banks form company to launch euro stablecoin Reuters

• PYMNTS – ECB Seeks Ban on Multi-Issuance Stablecoins PYMNTS.com

• FinanceFeeds – EU Regulator Weighs Ban on Circle, Paxos Stablecoins FinanceFeeds

• Other references: Nasdaq’s rule change request Cointelegraph; SEC custody openness Cointelegraph

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What Happens When The Government Shuts Down?

What Happens When The Government Shuts Down?

Raquel Coronell Uribe  Tue, September 30, 2025  NBC News

The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers left the Capitol without passing a funding bill.  Agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days on what to expect when the money runs out.

Here’s what will happen during the shutdown.

How does a shutdown affect the military?

The majority of veteran benefits and military operations will continue to be funded regardless of a shutdown. However, pay for military and civilian workers will be delayed until a funding deal is reached, forcing them to continue their duties without pay.

Military personnel on active duty, including active guard reserves, will continue their duty. However, no new orders may be issued except for extenuating circumstances — such as disaster response or national security. Some National Guard members serving through federal funding could have their orders terminated unless performing an essential duty.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it expects 97% of its employees to work, though regional offices will be closed. Some death benefits, such as the placement of permanent headstones at VA cemeteries, and ground maintenance, will cease. Also affected will be communication lines, including hotlines, emails, social media and responses to press inquiries.

How is air travel affected?

Air traffic control services will continue, allowing for 13,227 air traffic controllers to work through a shutdown — but without pay until the government is funded again. Other essential activities, such as the certification and oversight of commercial airplanes and engines will continue, as will limited air traffic safety oversight.

However, the Department of Transportation will stop air traffic controller hiring, field training of air traffic controllers, facility security inspections and law enforcement assistance support.

In a letter Monday, a coalition of aviation groups urged Congress to avoid a shutdown, saying funding lapses will hurt the Federal Aviation Administration. The letter cited the furloughing of many FAA employees, and said the ceasing of funding could create backlogs that will create delays in critical FAA services “long after funding resumes.”

“While air traffic controllers, technicians and other excepted aviation safety professionals will continue to work without pay, many of the employees who support them are furloughed, and the programs that the FAA uses to review and address safety events are suspended. To remain the world leader in aviation, we must continue to strive to improve efficiency and further mitigate risk,” the aviation groups wrote.

Will Social Security checks still go out?

Social Security benefits, considered mandatory under law, will continue regardless of a shutdown, so recipients can expect to continue receiving their payments. However, the Social Security Administration could face a furloughed workforce. Fewer workers could mean that processing new Social Security applications could be delayed.

How does the shutdown affect the Department of Health and Human Services?

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A Government Shutdown Begins After Talks Break Down

A Government Shutdown Begins After Talks Break Down

Ben Werschkul · Washington Correspondent  Updated Wed, October 1, 2025

The first federal government shutdown in years began early Wednesday morning after lawmakers and President Trump stopped negotiations and spent the final hours before the stoppage largely focused on trying to set up the other side to take the political blame.

The victory of gridlock was sealed Tuesday evening when twin Senate votes failed to advance either a Republican bill (even as three members of the Democratic caucus crossed party lines to vote yes) or a Democratic plan. No compromise plan was offered, ensuring the funding lapse.

The duration of the shutdown has come increasingly into focus as "the question of the hour," as Veda Partners co-founder Henrietta Treyz noted Tuesday. Another round of votes in the Senate were quickly scheduled for Wednesday.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso also told reporters that votes could be scheduled throughout the weekend.

The shutdown — the first since a seven-week stoppage during Trump's first term — began at 12:01 a.m. ET as the new fiscal year began. That last shutdown took place in 2018-19 and broke the record for the longest in American history.

Federal agencies will now implement their contingency plans and send hundreds of thousands of government workers home to wait out a stalemate.

Economic effects might be noticeable quickly as government spending largely ceases and economic data gets delayed, starting this Friday with what was scheduled to be a jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These impacts could be mitigated if the stoppage ends promptly.

Trump on Tuesday also promised to heighten the potential effects of a shutdown — in part to pressure Democrats — saying "we can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible."

He added later in the day "a lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want."

The shutdown is also not the only Washington policy focus for investors Wednesday. Markets will also be digesting new tariffs, as promised duties of 100% on a slice of pharmaceutical products and 25% duties on heavy-duty trucks are scheduled to go into effect.

This week also marked the last formal day on the job for government employees who accepted a Department of Government Efficiency program earlier this year called "fork in the road" that induced tens of thousands to leave government service.

Investors trying to make sense of these varied crosscurrents coming from Washington will likely be most attuned to how long this shutdown lasts and whether policymakers can find any off-ramps to end the gridlock.

What a government shutdown is likely to look like

The stalemate could produce unpredictable economic impacts, some of which could be felt quickly and others that could grow with each passing day.

Much of the immediate market focus is on the government's economic data.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is one of the government's main collectors of data and will "completely cease operations," according to its contingency plan, and temporarily go from a workforce of 2,055 to just a single full-time employee.

The agency's fulsome calendar of economic releases will grind to a stop — starting with Friday’s report on employment known within the financial world as the monthly jobs report.

The plan is similar at other sources of government economic data as the Commerce Department is set to cease operations at both the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.

One new feature around this shutdown that could add more economic uncertainty is a White House promise to consider mass firings if there is no deal.

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