Will air traffic controllers end another government shutdown? They hope not.

Although air traffic controllers are largely seen as having played a central role in ending the previous shutdown, representatives from their union say they hope to remain apolitical and focus on the traveling public’s safety.

Senators leave town as the shutdown pain reaches ‘point of absurdity’

Senators are still expressing optimism about a deal to end the shutdown. But there wasn’t enough optimism to keep the Senate in town.

Government shutdown likely to extend to next week as Senate adjourns with no breakthrough

Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.

Pain from the shutdown keeps worsening. Is a turning point on its way?

The rapidly worsening dynamics seem to have jolted lawmakers on Capitol Hill, who after weeks of stalemate have started to take back-channel negotiations about potential shutdown off-ramps more seriously. "There's been a significant uptick in bipartisan conversations," said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. "That's the good news."

As shutdown closes in on 35-day record, observers point to dysfunction in divided government

Barring a surprise breakthrough, the U.S. government shutdown will tie the longest federal closure ever on Tuesday, 35 days. One tick after midnight, it becomes the longest ever.

Government shutdown continues as senators express cautious optimism about talks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.

The government shutdown is reaching a tipping point that could send the economy into a downward spiral

Federal workers missing paychecks, risks to SNAP benefits and companies waiting on permits are creating dangerous economic conditions as the second-longest shutdown in history drags on.

Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown

Shutdown pressure points pile up: From the Politics Desk

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Flight delays 'mounting' as shutdown, weather strain control towers, TSA checkpoints

A combination of bad weather and mounting frustration among unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA workers could lead to major travel headaches in the weeks ahead.

Fed cuts interest rate by a quarter point as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday’s decision brings the Fed’s key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four decades. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.
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