Election Day in the US usually means lines at polling booths, but this year all eyes are on a different Tuesday walkout: the federal government shutdown. It’s now day 36—breaking a record set in 2019—and everyday Americans are feeling the pinch 🤯.
- Paychecks on hold: Over 1 million US soldiers and thousands of federal staff might miss their next paycheck. Imagine clocking in full-time with no guarantee you’ll eat next week.
- Flight chaos 🛫: Air traffic controllers are labeled "essential," so they’re working unpaid. Many are calling off, triggering delays at airports like Atlanta and O’Hare—sound familiar if you’ve ever booked a last-minute ticket.
- Food support cut 🍽️: Around 42 million Americans rely on food stamps for meals. This month they’ll likely get only half their usual benefits—so families will scramble to fill dinner plates.
Meanwhile, elected officials in Washington D.C. remain locked in gridlock, leaving businesses, commuters, and families to deal with the fallout. From delayed flights to tighter budgets, the shutdown shows how political stalemates ripple through daily life.
TL;DR: No deal soon means more missed pay, travel headaches, and food insecurity. Stay tuned for updates as this saga continues.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
