The government is back open. There are lots of questions about what this means, how we got here and where we go from here. Let’s dig in.
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Air traffic controllers promised fast shutdown pay, but they’ve been told that before
The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime.
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The government shutdown is over, but not everything is back to normal
President Trump signed a bill reopening the government Wednesday night, but it will take more than a day for some things to return to business as usual. We’re tracking those here.
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Why flight disruptions could linger even after the government shutdown ends
Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The high court’s decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while others have received nothing.
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Senate approves shutdown ending legislation, sending bill to the House for a vote
After 41 days of a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate has passed a set of bills to reopen the government. Its fate in the House is uncertain.
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Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.
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Traveling soon? What the FAA’s flight reductions could mean for you
The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.
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The FAA’s order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
The 40 airports impacted by the cuts span more than two dozen states. The Federal Aviation Administration said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by Nov. 14.
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The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service.
