Reported about 10 hours ago
The ongoing government shutdown has become the second-longest in U.S. history, with airport delays worsening as air traffic controllers face staffing shortages and missed paychecks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of more flight disruptions, particularly as federal workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents, are required to work unpaid. Senators are returning to Washington, but no compromise is in sight, and key deadlines approaching on November 1 could intensify economic and political pressures, affecting military pay, healthcare enrollments, and nutrition assistance programs.
Source: YAHOO