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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.
Government Shutdown Crisis: Democrats Accuse Trump of Weaponizing Hunger as SNAP Benefits Disrupted
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 am CST
The five-week government shutdown has disrupted critical SNAP food benefits for over 42 million Americans, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing President Trump and Republicans of "weaponizing hunger." Democrats demand Obamacare subsidy extensions in any funding deal, while Republicans seek a straightforward funding resolution, creating a political stalemate with no immediate resolution in sight.