Senate vote stops Republican proposal to compensate federal employees and military amid shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, Senate Democrats have once again halted a Republican effort aimed at ensuring federal employees and military personnel continue receiving their paychecks. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) put forward a modified version of the Shutdown Fairness Act, which aimed to guarantee compensation during both the current and any future shutdowns. Last month, […]
Air travel may take several days to a week to return to normal once the government shutdown is over.
FAA Response to Continued Government Shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated on Friday that it could take “days, if not a week” for air travel to stabilize after the government shutdown is resolved. Duffy mentioned that even if the government reopened tomorrow—which he noted seems unlikely—it would still require time to bring air traffic controllers […]
Senate Republicans criticize Democratic proposal to prevent shutdown: ‘Not viable’
Senate Republicans are criticizing Democratic plans to prolong Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for another year as part of an agreement to reopen the government, stating they are not interested in pursuing such a deal. Several GOP senators swiftly dismissed the proposals put forth by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), which included a temporary […]
Democratic Shutdown Turns into a Widespread Issue as Flight Cancellations Hit Right Before Thanksgiving
With the holiday season around the corner, many Americans are bracing for the impact of a government shutdown that most Democratic senators have voted to prolong. This situation is leading to flight cancellations, cutbacks, and delays, all of which are likely to disrupt travel plans. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an emergency directive […]
Republicans mock Schumer’s ‘absurd’ and ‘non-starter’ proposal to resolve shutdown after 38 days
Congressional Deadlock on Government Shutdown Republican leaders in Congress have outright dismissed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s proposal to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted 37 days. They accused Democrats of effectively “holding the entire country hostage.” During a speech on the Senate floor, Schumer (D-N.Y.) proposed a “clean one-year extension” of […]
Consumer confidence falls to a three-year low due to concerns over a government shutdown
Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Economic Concerns The Big Money Show panel is set to examine how rising expenses for food, housing, and utilities are affecting low-income families. Meanwhile, new data indicates a growing worry among households over the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. Consumer confidence has reached its lowest point in over three […]
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, […]