US Shutdown Breaks Record: Airport Chaos Looms

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US Government Shutdown Reaches Record⁣ Length, Threatening Airports & Aid

The US government shutdown has officially broken the record for the longest in ⁢history. The impact is growing, notably for those relying on social assistance for basic ⁤needs⁣ like⁤ food.

Key impacts:

* Air Travel Disruption: ⁢ The shutdown is creating a precarious situation at ⁤US airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of “mass chaos” wiht flight delays and potential airspace closures if the ⁤situation⁤ isn’t resolved soon, especially‍ with a record 5.8 million people expected to fly for Thanksgiving. ⁢Over 60,000 air traffic controllers and security staff are working without pay,increasing risks. A similar situation in 2019 led to staff shortages due to unpaid ⁢salaries.
* federal Employees: 1.4 million‍ federal employees are on leave without pay or working without pay.
* Social Assistance: Millions who depend on social assistance programs are being affected. The Trump management has used emergency funds⁣ to continue some food aid.

Cause of the shutdown:

The shutdown stems from a deadlock between ⁣Democrats⁣ and Republicans ‍over funding for health insurance subsidies. Democrats want to extend subsidies to make‍ insurance affordable,while⁢ Republicans want the government reopened before discussing health issues.

Recent Developments:

There have been small signs of progress in negotiations, but the situation remains critical.

The article also includes links to‍ related stories on the Kompas.com website about the shutdown, a UPS cargo⁤ plane crash, and the use of emergency funds⁢ for food aid.