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Senator Johnson Warns of Air Traffic Risks Amid Shutdown

11/10/2025

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) warns air traffic controller shortages amid the shutdown could endanger planes.
He urges eliminating the filibuster to pass a budget by simple majority.
Johnson says Democrats would do the same in the future to maintain power.
Democrats push for Affordable Care Act subsidies (ACA) in the new budget.
Filibuster changes were blocked by Senator Joe Manchin (D-Va.) and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.).

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) warns air traffic controller shortages amid the shutdown could endanger planes.
He urges eliminating the filibuster to pass a budget by simple majority.
Johnson says Democrats would do the same in the future to maintain power.
Democrats push for Affordable Care Act subsidies (ACA) in the new budget.
Filibuster changes were blocked by Senator Joe Manchin (D-Va.) and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.).