political impasse
US Government Shutdown Threatens "Disaster" for Air Travel as FAA Faces Critical Staffing Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 09:30 am CST
The month-long US government shutdown has created an escalating crisis in aviation as Vice President JD Vance warns of a potential air travel "meltdown" if the impasse continues. With air traffic controllers missing paychecks and taking second jobs, major airports are already experiencing delays and ground stops. Transportation officials caution the situation could deteriorate dramatically as November's peak travel season approaches, while political disagreements over healthcare funding prevent resolution.
Trump's Hands-Off Approach to Government Shutdown Frustrates Democrats and Some Republicans
Oct 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
President Donald Trump remains disengaged from government shutdown negotiations entering its fourth week, despite growing frustration from Democrats and even some Republican lawmakers. While his administration manages the crisis unconventionally by continuing military payments while furloughing thousands of federal workers, congressional leaders remain at an impasse over funding demands and healthcare subsidies, with both sides claiming they're winning the messaging battle as the American public bears the consequences.