Major airports across the United States experienced ground stops and delays Sunday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown. Newark Liberty International Airport issued delays averaging 82 minutes.

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Major airports across the United States experienced ground stops and delays Sunday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown. Newark Liberty International Airport issued delays averaging 82 minutes.

Also, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport starting at 11:42 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, with the agency expecting to lift restrictions around 1:30 p.m. but continuing traffic limitations.

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Also, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport starting at 11:42 a.m. Eastern time Sunday, with the agency expecting to lift restrictions around 1:30 p.m. but continuing traffic limitations.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that 22 staffing triggers occurred at airports Saturday, representing one of the highest numbers since the shutdown began Oct. 1.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that 22 staffing triggers occurred at airports Saturday, representing one of the highest numbers since the shutdown began Oct. 1.

Air traffic controllers, who are considered essential workers, must continue working without pay during the shutdown and are increasingly taking second jobs or driving for services like Uber to make ends meet while missing paychecks.</span

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Air traffic controllers, who are considered essential workers, must continue working without pay during the shutdown and are increasingly taking second jobs or driving for services like Uber to make ends meet while missing paychecks.

Since Oct, 1, at least 264 instances of staffing problems have been reported at FAA facilities, more than four times the 60 problems reported during the same period last year, according to operations updates from multiple sources.

Since Oct, 1, at least 264 instances of staffing problems have been reported at FAA facilities, more than four times the 60 problems reported during the same period last year, according to operations updates from multiple sources.

The current shutdown, which has surpassed 26 days, has become the second-longest in history, with flight delays reaching more than 5,300 on Saturday and over 2,500 by noon Sunday. Controllers will face their first full unpaid pay period Tuesday.

The current shutdown, which has surpassed 26 days, has become the second-longest in history, with flight delays reaching more than 5,300 on Saturday and over 2,500 by noon Sunday. Controllers will face their first full unpaid pay period Tuesday.

Major airports across the United States experienced ground stops and delays on Sunday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown, with Newark Liberty International Airport issuing delays averaging 82 minutes.</span

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Major airports across the United States experienced ground stops and delays on Sunday due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the ongoing government shutdown, with Newark Liberty International Airport issuing delays averaging 82 minutes.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that 22 staffing triggers occurred at airports on Saturday, representing one of the highest numbers since the shutdown began on October 1, indicating controllers are wearing thin under pressure.</span

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that 22 staffing triggers occurred at airports on Saturday, representing one of the highest numbers since the shutdown began on October 1, indicating controllers are wearing thin under pressure.

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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport starting at 11:42 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, with the agency expecting to lift restrictions around 1:30 p.m. but continuing traffic limitations.</span

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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport starting at 11:42 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, with the agency expecting to lift restrictions around 1:30 p.m. but continuing traffic limitations.

Since October 1, at least 264 instances of staffing problems have been reported at FAA facilities, more than four times the 60 problems reported during the same period last year, according to operations updates from multiple sources.</span

Since October 1, at least 264 instances of staffing problems have been reported at FAA facilities, more than four times the 60 problems reported during the same period last year, according to operations updates from multiple sources.

The current 26-day shutdown has become the second-longest in history, with flight delays reaching more than 5,300 on Saturday and over 2,500 by noon Sunday, as controllers face their first full unpaid pay period on Tuesday.</span

The current 26-day shutdown has become the second-longest in history, with flight delays reaching more than 5,300 on Saturday and over 2,500 by noon Sunday, as controllers face their first full unpaid pay period on Tuesday.

Republicans are holding America hostage with their reckless shutdown, now the second-longest in US history. Polls show 50% of Americans blame GOP lawmakers for this mess while they refuse to negotiate on critical healthcare funding. Trump and Johnson's extremist strategy is hurting millions who rely on ACA tax credits.

Republicans are holding America hostage with their reckless shutdown, now the second-longest in US history. Polls show 50% of Americans blame GOP lawmakers for this mess while they refuse to negotiate on critical healthcare funding. Trump and Johnson's extremist strategy is hurting millions who rely on ACA tax credits.</span

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Democrats chose to shut down the government and are now holding air traffic controllers hostage while flights get grounded nationwide. Over 53% of flight delays stem from staffing shortages as controllers work second jobs just to survive without paychecks. Republicans passed a clean resolution weeks ago but Democrats keep choosing chaos over common sense.

Democrats chose to shut down the government and are now holding air traffic controllers hostage while flights get grounded nationwide. Over 53% of flight delays stem from staffing shortages as controllers work second jobs just to survive without paychecks. Republicans passed a clean resolution weeks ago but Democrats keep choosing chaos over common sense.</span

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Major US airports face ground stops and flight delays amid ongoing government shutdown

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Republicans are holding America hostage with their reckless, near record-breaking shutdown. Polls show 50% of Americans blame GOP lawmakers for this mess while Republicans are refusing to negotiate on critical healthcare funding. President Trump and Speaker Johnson's extremist strategy is hurting millions who rely on ACA tax credits, and they're to blame if the shutdown is impacting air travel.

Republicans are holding America hostage with their reckless, near record-breaking shutdown. Polls show 50% of Americans blame GOP lawmakers for this mess while Republicans are refusing to negotiate on critical healthcare funding. President Trump and Speaker Johnson's extremist strategy is hurting millions who rely on ACA tax credits, and they're to blame if the shutdown is impacting air travel.

Democrats are choosing to continue the government shutdown and are holding air traffic controllers hostage while flights get grounded nationwide. Over 53% of flight delays stem from staffing shortages, as controllers work second jobs just to survive without paychecks. Republicans passed a clean resolution weeks ago but Democrats keep choosing chaos over common sense and it's up to them to end this madness.

Democrats are choosing to continue the government shutdown and are holding air traffic controllers hostage while flights get grounded nationwide. Over 53% of flight delays stem from staffing shortages, as controllers work second jobs just to survive without paychecks. Republicans passed a clean resolution weeks ago but Democrats keep choosing chaos over common sense and it's up to them to end this madness.

There's an 8% chance that the U.S. government shutdown will end before Nov. 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's an 8% chance that the U.S. government shutdown will end before Nov. 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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