U.S. shutdown expected to stretch into third week
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The U.S. government shutdown has entered a prolonged phase, with hundreds of thousands of federal workers either furloughed or working without pay. Essential services, such as air traffic control, are experiencing strain due to staff shortages and increased absences, leading to flight delays.
Breakdown
- Federal workers are missing paychecks, with many furloughed or working without pay.
- Flight delays are increasing due to air traffic controller shortages. 8s
- Political messaging blames Democrats for the shutdown, while Congress remains divided. 18s
- The Senate passed a military budget but failed to agree on government funding. 43s
- Uncertainty and economic stress for government workers continue as the shutdown persists. 1m 49s