The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call

Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025

‘Textbook example of gaslighting’: Mike Johnson’s delusion reaches record levels of high as he blames the media for supporting the Dems

Mike Johnson refuses to accept that the majority of Americans believe the ongoing government shutdown is due to the Republicans. Instead, he is once again placing the blame on the Democrats and accusing the media of twisting the facts.

The Mary Sue · Nov 4, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

US airports hit by major flight delays and cancellations as long government shutdown drags on

Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers in the US have been working without pay since October, when the government shutdown began, but not all of them are willing to continue doing so, the FAA said.

Euronews · Nov 4, 2025

Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazed Lunatics' and Urges Republicans to 'Terminate the Filibuster for Everything!'

Trump demands Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster permanently, calling Democrats 'crazed lunatics' as US government shutdown enters second month.

International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025

Mohamed El-Erian Warns Government Shutdown Damage Is Intensifying: 'The long This Persists, The Slower And Less Complete The Bounce-Back...'

Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian is sounding the alarm over the prolonged U.S. Government shutdown, warning that the economic consequences are becoming more severe as the standoff stretches into its 34th day.

Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025

Thanksgiving travel at risk if shutdown drags on, U.S. Travel Association warns

U.S. Travel warns the government shutdown could cause Thanksgiving travel delays, cancellations and major airport disruptions.

Axios · Nov 3, 2025

Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues

Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 3, 2025

MacKenzie Scott gifts $80 million to Howard University, marking one of the school’s largest donations in its 158-year history

Howard University says the gift comes at an “opportune time” as the government shutdown has delayed annual federal appropriations.

Fortune · Nov 3, 2025

Shutdown Nears Its End — But Economic Damage Is Mounting, Goldman Says

The U.S. government shutdown has dragged into its 33rd day, and while a resolution may soon be approaching, economists warn the economic fallout is already underway.

Benzinga · Nov 3, 2025