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America's air traffic controller shortage is even worse during the government shutdown—but job candidates can make $145,000 per year

Air traffic controllers, expected to work without pay during the government shutdown, aren’t showing up to airports. It’s making the industry’s headcount problem even worse, with staffing down 50% in some areas.

Fortune

Flight delays as US air traffic controllers feel strain of government shutdown

More than 6,000 US flights were delayed Monday as some airports temporarily closed amid staffing shortages

The Guardian - US

Furloughed federal workers in government shutdown aren’t owed back pay, Trump’s White House claims

‘The livelihoods of the patriotic Americans serving their country in the federal government are not bargaining chips in a political game,’ the American Federation of Government Employees national president said.

The Independent UK

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Jon Stewart on Democrats protecting healthcare in shutdown: ‘The least they can do’

Late-night hosts discuss government shutdown and Trump sending national guard to quash imagined insurrections

The Guardian - US

Stocks Turn Lower as Chipmakers Retreat

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.34%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Disgusted' With GOP Stance, Open To Healthcare Talks With Democrats: 'Going To Go Against Everyone'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) expressed willingness to discuss health care with Democrats, breaking from her party's stance amid the government shutdown.

Benzinga

Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and Japan

The Guardian - UK

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Government shutdown threatens to stall the recovery in the IPO market

The U.S. government shutdown could raise a caution flag for private companies considering a move to the public market for investors

The Independent UK

Stocks Supported by the AI Spending Boom

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.13%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets.

Euronews

Stock Index Futures Muted as U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after hitting fresh records in the prior session, while the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats in Washington continues.

Barchart

Gavin Newsom hits out at Trump over shutdown after FAA warned airport would have no air traffic controllers

Travelers hit with frustrating delays and cancellations as government shutdown affects federal agency workers

The Independent UK

Tom Lee Sees 'Powerful Tailwinds' Despite Goverment Shutdown, Calls Current Scenario 'The Most Hated V-Shaped Rally'

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has expressed optimism about the U.S. economy despite the ongoing government shutdown, citing two key factors that could drive investor confidence.

Benzinga

Jon Stewart shreds ‘human flat tire’ Chuck Schumer in ‘WTF’ rant over government shutdown

Daily Show host derides Senate minority leader over ineffective leadership and weak jokes

The Independent UK

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Is Burbank Airport Shutting Down? Air Traffic Control Chaos Sparks Massive Flight Delays

Burbank Airport experiences massive flight delays amid air traffic control staffing problems, prompting shutdown fears among passengers.

The Guardian - US

No air traffic control crew at busy LA airport amid government shutdown staffing crunch

Air traffic to the Hollywood Burbank airport would be remotely managed for six hours on Monday night causing delays for travellers

The Independent UK

Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay during government shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about stressed-out air traffic controllers, with some calling out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Hit New Record As Asian Markets Extend Global Rally

Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

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The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the government shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers who already have an extremely stressful job, as well as threatening a program that small communities rely on to help subsidize airline service

The Independent UK

The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races

ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Mostly Higher as AI Frenzy Boosts Chipmakers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.78%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.37%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Corn, Soybean Bulls Had One Foot in the Grave Last Week. What to Watch Next.

Plus, cotton futures are languishing and what the U.S. government shutdown means for grains futures traders.

Kiplinger

What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees

Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.

The Mary Sue

‘Doesn’t want that to be the news’: Thomas Massie exposes the real reason Republicans dodging the government shutdown

Every day, the Republicans under Donald Trump’s administration seem to reach new lows as they attempt to push their agenda and take steps toward establishing a dictatorship in the United States. In the past, they handled this more discreetly, but now their intentions are quite apparent.

Roll Call

Trump dials back public schedule as government shutdown rolls on - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has had fewer public appearances on his schedule since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1.

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