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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos says he’s optimistic about the incoming president. Microsoft, Google, and others have a history of giving to past funds.

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos says he’s optimistic about the incoming president. Microsoft, Google, and others have a history of giving to past funds.

If a new spending bill isn’t passed by both houses of Congress and signed by President Joe Biden by midnight tonight, the government will be in a shutdown. The White House press secretary told reporters Friday afternoon that the Office of Management and Budget had begun notifying federal employees of potential furloughs as of noon. A shutdown would mean that only essential services, such as law enforcement, air-traffic control, and power grid maintenance would continue.

Apple still reigns supreme, but there’s a notable newcomer. Two other companies have clawed their way back into the club.

It’s natural for companies to slash workers when times are tough. But some firms, such as Microsoft and BlackRock, are cutting even as they thrive.