Federal government shutdown hits 7 days with no end in sight
One week into the government shutdown and the impact is starting to be seen at the airport. National Airspace Operations flagged 12 air traffic control facilities as having concerningly low staffing—and it resulted in significant delays. Meanwhile in Washington, the two parties can't even agree on if negotiations to end the shutdown are even taking place. Natalie Brand has more details from The White House.
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The House is not expected to be in session this week, focusing attention on the Senate to take the lead on any deal in the GOP-led Congress.
As the federal government shutdown continues, there’s no discernible endgame in sight. No negotiations, at least publicly, are underway.
The Senate fails to advance legislation to end the government shutdown for the seventh time.
