How the US government shutdown could impact your next flight

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Passengers can expect longer security lines as TSA agents work without pay and may potentially stay home during a shutdown.

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The government shutdown is putting Friday's jobs report in jeopardy

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If the government remains shut down on Friday, it means the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report won't be published.

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The government has shut down. Federal workers are gearing up for mass firings.

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Trump's administration warned that a government shutdown could lead to federal worker firings.

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Yes, Congress still gets paid during a government shutdown

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Federal workers may end up missing paychecks, depending on how long the shutdown lasts. Members of Congress won't have to worry about that.

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The US government is increasingly likely to shut down next week. Here's why.

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Donald Trump
Trump cancelled a planned Thursday meeting with Democratic leaders in Congress to try to avert a shutdown.

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Elon Musk backs up Trump administration amid James Comey indictment, looming government shutdown

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Elon Musk
Elon Musk posted in support of Trump following the indictment of James Comey. He also backed up VP JD Vance on an impending government shutdown.

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Trump administration signals more mass firings of federal workers if government shuts down

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The Trump administration is signaling that a government shutdown on Wednesday could lead to more reductions in force. Democrats are calling it an intimidation tactic.

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Biden signs stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

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Mike Johnson speaks to reporters at the US Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson's vow that the federal government won't shutdown is holding true.

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Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk (left) and President-elect Donald Trump.

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Government shutdown looms as House fails to pass funding bill championed by Musk and Trump

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk
Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk

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