Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its eighth day, affecting federal workers and causing delays at airports. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, worsening existing staffing shortages. Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey faces arraignment on charges related to congressional testimony.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is in its eighth day with no agreement in Congress to end it.
- Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans want to discuss this after the government reopens.
- President Donald Trump suggested that some federal workers might not receive back pay after the shutdown ends.
- Air traffic controllers are working during the shutdown but will not get paid until it is over.
- Staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are causing flight delays across the U.S.
- The federal Essential Air Service program, which supports rural airports, might run out of funds during the shutdown.
- Former FBI Director James Comey is being arraigned on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended the Justice Department against claims of political bias in its investigations.