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Aviation crisis reaches new heights as air travel hits turbulence

Aviation crisis reaches new heights as air travel hits turbulence

by Kally Proctor | Oct 30, 2025 | Business, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown hits the one month mark, ground stops, travel delays and flight cancellations have become more common as staffing shortages caused by the shutdown increase at airports. Air traffic controllers, who are considered essential...
Native leaders, advocates warn of shutdown’s impact on their communities

Native leaders, advocates warn of shutdown’s impact on their communities

by Isabella Jacob | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – As the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, Native American advocacy groups and leaders warned that furloughs, terminations and funding lapses are hurting education, food access and economic aid for tribal communities by slowing crucial federal...
Senators raise competing legislation to continue SNAP benefits as suspension looms

Senators raise competing legislation to continue SNAP benefits as suspension looms

by Aanika Sawhney and Ashley Wong | Oct 29, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — In an attempt to curb a national humanitarian crisis when SNAP benefits — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that feeds nearly one in eight Americans — are set to be suspended nationwide on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, Democrats and...
WATCH: Small business owners bear the brunt as shutdown enters second month

WATCH: Small business owners bear the brunt as shutdown enters second month

by Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 29, 2025 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON – Roughly 330,000 federal workers in the DMV area have been furloughed due to the government shutdown, and local establishments are feeling the impact. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 99.9 percent of businesses in the U.S. are small...
Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

by Riddhimaa L. Kodali | Oct 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Wednesday was a busy day on Capitol Hill, as the government shutdown continued into its 15th day.  Republicans and Democrats held news conferences without making any progress toward reopening the government.  Meanwhile, the Supreme Court held oral...
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