Deal to end government shutdown passes Senate
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history.
The Democratic Party faced backlash after eight caucus members voted for a plan to end the shutdown, with media figures accusing them of caving to President Donald Trump.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
It could take all week for a deal crafted in the Senate to reach Trump's desk, allowing shuttered agencies to reopen
Even with a legislative breakthrough looking imminent, air travel faces ongoing delays, and health insurance costs are still set to jump.
Thanks to a last-minute push to process agriculture work visas during the shutdown, Yuma County’s harvest is back on track in Arizona.
One unnamed Southwest pilot was filmed telling passengers to call lawmakers about ending the government shutdown, which has snarled flights.
As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness.