US Government Shutdown Enters Record 36th Day: Impacts on Air Travel, Federal Workers, and Economic Stability

Nov 05, 2025 05:06 pm CST

The US government shutdown has reached a record 36 days, creating widespread disruption across essential services. Unpaid air traffic controllers are increasingly absent as holiday travel season approaches, while 1.25 million federal employees work without pay or face furlough. Economic impacts include potential GDP reduction, delayed tax refunds, suspended healthcare data collection, and partial SNAP benefit payments. With both political parties firmly entrenched, resolution remains elusive despite mounting public pressure and recent Democratic electoral victories.