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Friday marks day 10 of the government shutdownā and the first day that federal workers will not receive a full paycheckā. That includes air traffic controllers and TSA employees at MIA and FLL.
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not shuttering its doors during the government shutdown.
Government shutdowns have become more frequent as political brinkmanship defines budget negotiations, with the latest federal shutdown starting Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown.
President Trump and Republicans have so far held to the stance that they will only negotiate on Democratic demands around health care benefits after they vote to reopen the government.
The stalemate on Capitol Hill continues, with Democratic and Republican proposals to fund the government and end the shutdown failing to advance in the Senate on Thursday.House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he will not bring the House back to pass a standalone bill amid a government shutdown.
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.