Federal Budget
Air traffic controller shortages emerge amid U.S. government shutdown
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U.S. airports recorded more than 20 instances of air traffic controller staffing shortfalls on Saturday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, underscoring the growing impact of a federal shutdown that began on October 1. About 13,000 controllers are working without pay, and Duffy warned disruptions could intensify as workers miss their first full shutdown-affected paycheck on Tuesday, October 28. ([dailywire.com](https://www.dailywire.com/news/concerning-air-traffic-controller-shortage-emerging-transportation-secretary-says))
Congress passed a stopgap funding package on November 12, 2025, ending the longest U.S. government shutdown on record after 43 days. President Donald Trump signed the measure late Wednesday, reopening federal agencies. The plan funds most government operations through January 30, 2026, while leaving disputes over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies unresolved.
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The U.S. federal government is in its fourth day of a shutdown due to stalled budget negotiations, affecting national parks, federal workers, and services nationwide. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer highlighted the financial toll, estimating costs at $1.2 billion for paying non-working employees. Prospects for an agreement remain uncertain as partisan divides persist.