Flight Chaos: US Shutdown Strands 3M Fliers
Over 3M travelers hit by flight delays & cancellations as the US government shutdown leaves air traffic control understaffed. What you need to know before you fly.
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Why the U.S. Government Shutdown Hits Everyone
Explore why the record‐long U.S. government shutdown spins out a costly feedback loop, stalling services and squeezing federal workers.
U.S. Federal Shutdown 2025: When Polarization Paralyzes
The U.S. shutdown of 2025 highlights how deep political polarization can stall everyday services, from healthcare support to military pay.
US Shutdown Drags On: Day 36 and Counting
The US government shutdown hits day 36: soldiers, air traffic controllers miss pay, flights delay, and 42M get half food support.
Day 35 of US Government Shutdown: Impact at the Capitol
Get the lowdown on day 35 of the US government shutdown, its impact on federal workers, food aid, data freezes, and ripple effects for South & SE Asia.
US Shutdown Day 33: Economy & Social Safety Nets on the Edge
Day 33 of the US federal shutdown delays GDP data, strains defense budgets, and threatens food aid for 42 M Americans. What young pros need to know.
U.S. Shutdown Freezes LIHEAP Heating Aid for 5.9M Households
U.S. shutdown halts LIHEAP heating aid for 5.9 million low-income families, leaving them to ration heat this winter.
Fed Cuts Rates Again as US Shutdown Clouds Outlook
The US Fed cut its key rate to 3.75–4% for the second time as a month-long government shutdown adds uncertainty to the economic outlook.
US Shutdown Hits Day 28, Could Stretch Into November
Senate votes down stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, pushing US shutdown to day 28 and risking November extensions with soaring health and food aid cuts.
Unpaid & Unbowed: US Air Traffic Controllers Protest Shutdown
US air traffic controllers miss paychecks amid a federal shutdown, highlighting staffing strains that could ripple through global travel.