Republican response
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.
Trump vs Mamdani: Political Showdown Erupts as Democrat Makes History as New York's Youngest Mayor
Nov 05, 2025 02:25 pm CST
The historic election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor has sparked an immediate political confrontation with President Donald Trump. Following Mamdani's direct challenge to Trump in his victory speech, the President responded with "AND SO IT BEGINS!" on Truth Social, while Republican leadership condemned the election as cementing the Democratic Party's shift toward radical socialism. With record voter turnout exceeding 2 million participants, this political faceoff signals a new chapter in American political discourse.