Airport Delays Surge as Shutdown Hits Air Traffic Control

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Above: Delayed travelers at LAX airport in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 26, 2025. Image copyright: Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Republicans are holding America hostage with their reckless, near record-breaking shutdown. Polls show 50% of Americans blame GOP lawmakers for this mess while Republicans are refusing to negotiate on critical healthcare funding. President Trump and Speaker Johnson's extremist strategy is hurting millions who rely on ACA tax credits, and they're to blame if the shutdown is impacting air travel.

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Republican narrative

Democrats are choosing to continue the government shutdown and are holding air traffic controllers hostage while flights get grounded nationwide. Over 53% of flight delays stem from staffing shortages, as controllers work second jobs just to survive without paychecks. Republicans passed a clean resolution weeks ago but Democrats keep choosing chaos over common sense and it's up to them to end this madness.

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