MAP: These airports are likely to experience the most delays and cancellations until the shutdown is over
(NEXSTAR) – The current U.S. government shutdown, now the longest in history, is significantly impacting air travel. Starting Friday, airlines at 40 airports have been instructed to start cutting back their flights gradually. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states these reductions are vital to ease the strain on air traffic controllers, who are currently working […]
Group Linked to Brian Kemp Makes Unusual Assertion About Republicans Leading to Shutdown
A political organization linked to Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp seems to be adopting Democratic rhetoric to criticize two Republican senators in the state amid the government shutdown. Hardworking Georgians, Inc., a tax-exempt group supported by Kemp, has been running ads that accuse Republican senators Mike Collins and Buddy Carter of shutting down the government […]
Trump Making Efforts to Reduce Shutdown Impact on People
Transportation Secretary Discusses Government Shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared his perspective on the impact of the ongoing government shutdown during a conversation with Breitbart News’s Matthew Boyle. He emphasized that President Trump is trying hard to lessen the effects of the shutdown on the American public. From his vantage point, Duffy noted that air […]
Senate decision on government shutdown legislation uncertain as Democrats stand united
Senate Republicans Adjust Plans Amidst Government Reopening Discussions Senate Republicans were gearing up for a vote on the House-endorsed government reopening bill this Friday, but things are looking a bit different now. Senate Democrats have indicated they would prefer to postpone the vote for a while longer. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, representing South Dakota, […]
Sen Kennedy believes the government shutdown standoff will not be resolved soon.
Government Shutdown Update As the 15th effort to reopen the government approaches, Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) shared his doubts with the press regarding a quick resolution to the ongoing 38-day government shutdown, which casts a shadow over prior optimistic expectations that the matter could be settled this week. “It’s going to take at least seven […]
Senate Democrats may let down their supporters with risky shutdown tactics
Senate Democrats Confront Challenges from Ongoing Government Shutdown Senate Democrats have been cautioning for years about the repercussions of a government shutdown, and now, as it continues, they’re finding themselves at odds with key priorities. “It’s a deeply twisted irony,” remarked Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in a discussion on the situation. John Feely from EFB […]
Duffy considers cutting flights by as much as 20 percent if the shutdown continues.
FAA Flight Reductions Due to Controller Shortage Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce flight schedules by 10% because of a shortage of air traffic controllers. This reduction could potentially reach 20% if a government shutdown continues. During a Breitbart News event in Washington, D.C., Duffy […]
FAA cancels hundreds of flights, raising holiday travel worries during the ongoing government shutdown
Impact of Government Shutdown on Holiday Travel As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, the ongoing government shutdown is starting to disrupt travel plans for Americans. With operational changes set to begin next week, there’s increasing pressure on Democrats to negotiate and reopen the government. Reports indicate that around 700 to 800 flights have been canceled due […]
Military activities canceled during NFL Salute to Service weekend because of government shutdown
Military Events Canceled for NFL Weekend “Salute” This week, the Pentagon announced that there won’t be any military-related events during the NFL’s “Salute” weekend. This means no flyovers, honor guards, or military personnel unfurling the American flag on the field. The decision stems from budget issues resulting from the ongoing government shutdown. Specifically, military participation, […]
Democrats have put themselves in a difficult position regarding the shutdown.
The Democrats are currently in a tough spot with the ongoing shutdown and seem to be looking for help from the Republicans. They’re realizing that winning this election is unlikely. Plus, they can’t face their base after making concessions. What they really want is for Senate Republicans to trigger the so-called “nuclear option,” which would […]