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Trump Threatens Pay Cuts Amid Ongoing Shutdown Crisis

11/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened pay reductions for air traffic controllers not reporting to work during shutdown, offering a $10,000 bonus for those on duty.
Trump criticized those who took time off and urged them to leave without severance.
The Senate moved to end the 41-day shutdown, which has caused flight cancellations and delays.
As of Monday, airlines canceled 1,600 flights.
Projections indicate cancellations could reach 10% by week’s end.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened pay reductions for air traffic controllers not reporting to work during shutdown, offering a $10,000 bonus for those on duty.
Trump criticized those who took time off and urged them to leave without severance.
The Senate moved to end the 41-day shutdown, which has caused flight cancellations and delays.
As of Monday, airlines canceled 1,600 flights.
Projections indicate cancellations could reach 10% by week’s end.