The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers in the US have been working without pay since October, when the government shutdown began, but not all of them are willing to continue doing so, the FAA said.

Trump demands Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster permanently, calling Democrats 'crazed lunatics' as US government shutdown enters second month.

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged into its 33rd day, and while a resolution may soon be approaching, economists warn the economic fallout is already underway.

The ongoing government shutdown shows how hard it has become for Congress to do its most basic job: keeping the government running. Ending the stalemate will require lawmakers from both parties to strike a deal – a reminder that legislative progress depends on bipartisanship.

U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay. Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy, the environment and public health.

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The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week

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As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse