FAA, air travel and Government Shutdown
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The United States federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, making it the longest shutdown in American history.
The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.
US soldiers in Germany may not receive November pay amid the prolonged US government shutdown. Emergency funds covered October salaries, but future payments are uncertain. View on euronews