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Millions of U.S. retirees and other Social Security recipients will have to wait for a while to learn how big their checks will be in 2026 as the ongoing partial government shutdown is set to delay the release of September's consumer inflation data.
A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say.
The pressure is on in Washington, D.C. as Democrats and Republicans continue to clash on day six of the government shutdown. Here in Florida, leaders are hoping a quick fix comes soon. “How did we get here?
Charlotte’s airport said it is monitoring flight delays while the federal government shutdown causes air traffic controller shortages at large terminals around the country.
The U.S. government shutdown could raise a caution flag for private companies considering a move to the public market for investors.
Federal government shutdown prompts $4 million in prediction market bets, with 72% of Polymarket traders expecting at least two-week duration.
Air travelers are starting to see the impact of a government shutdown, as both Denver International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport experienced ground delays Monday because of air traffic staff shortages.