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US Government Shutdown Hits 37 Days, Flight Cuts Loom

11/8/2025

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Trump Faces Shutdown Crisis

As of 2025, the U.S. government shutdown has reached 37 days.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces pressure from election losses as Democrats win key races by emphasizing economic issues tied to the shutdown.
Senate Democrats' divisions complicate negotiations.
Trump advocates ending the legislative filibuster despite opposition from Senate Republicans.

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Johnson Rejects Negotiations

Amid the longest U.S. government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) refuses to negotiate on extending ACA subsidies.
He said he would 'let this process play out,' drawing criticism from Protect Our Care.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) plans a temporary funding bill with a future vote on ACA tax credits.
Senate Democrats remain skeptical about Thune's commitment, citing concerns that drastic increases in healthcare premiums could occur.

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Trump Faces Shutdown Crisis

As of 2025, the U.S. government shutdown has reached 37 days.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces pressure from election losses as Democrats win key races by emphasizing economic issues tied to the shutdown.
Senate Democrats' divisions complicate negotiations.
Trump advocates ending the legislative filibuster despite opposition from Senate Republicans.

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