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Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says

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The U.S. Department of Transportation may need to close “certain parts of the airspace” if the government shutdown continues into next week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.  “You will see mass flight delays, you’ll see mass cancellations,” Duffy said at a press conference in Philadelphia. “And you may see us close certain parts of

Shutdown Poised to Become Longest Ever as Senate Rejects Funding Plan a 14th Time

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The U.S. Capitol building during the 34th day of the goverment shutdown in Washington on Nov. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats once again rejected a GOP-led bill to fund the government. The Nov. 4 vote marks the 14th attempt to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government. We had

Senate fails to advance bill to end shutdown, now tied for longest ever

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Walking to the Senate floor on Monday afternoon, Thune was asked by a reporter if he was “optimistic of the deal to open the government this week” and whether there had been “progress over the weekend.” “I’m optimistic,” Thune said. “Confident?” the reporter asked. “Don’t push it,” Thune replied, laughing. Returning from the floor, Thune