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U.S. Government Shutdown Hits Air Traffic Controllers Hard

10/27/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown enters its 27th day, deepening air traffic controllers' staffing shortages.
CNN's Pete Muntean reports air traffic controllers will miss their first paychecks, worsening flight delays and sick calls.
About one in six air traffic control facilities are understaffed, with a 300% rise in shortages versus last year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the situation is assessed daily and remains unlikely to resolve quickly.

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The U.S. government shutdown enters its 27th day, deepening air traffic controllers' staffing shortages.
CNN's Pete Muntean reports air traffic controllers will miss their first paychecks, worsening flight delays and sick calls.
About one in six air traffic control facilities are understaffed, with a 300% rise in shortages versus last year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the situation is assessed daily and remains unlikely to resolve quickly.