Trump demands unpaid air traffic controllers 'get back to work' as chaos worsens
12 days ago
- #air travel disruption
- #federal workers
- #US government shutdown
- Thousands of flights cancelled or delayed across the US due to FAA reducing flight capacity.
- Staffing shortages in US airports caused by the government shutdown, affecting air traffic controllers and TSA workers.
- President Trump threatens to dock pay of air traffic controllers who take time off during the shutdown.
- Government shutdown reaches day 41, the longest in US history, with potential end in sight.
- Breakaway group of Democratic senators backs agreement with Republicans, causing division within the Democratic party.
- Air travel disruption expected to worsen, with flight cancellations increasing from 4% to 10%.
- Federal workers, including military personnel, affected by unpaid wages during the shutdown.
- Smithsonian museums and food aid programs like SNAP impacted by the funding impasse.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of Thanksgiving travel disruption due to ongoing shutdown.
- Potential temporary government reopening for 80 days, with another shutdown possible in January.