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Air Traffic Controllers Hit Hard as Shutdown Drags On
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- Air traffic controllers in the United States are receiving their first zero paychecks as the government shutdown enters its second month.
- Staffing shortages at major airports drive 44% of Sunday’s flight delays.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned the situation could worsen as the holiday season approaches.
- Over 3,300 flights were delayed on Monday.
- Lawmakers remain divided.
