US shutdown affects air traffic and can impact social benefits

On the other hand, Democrats criticize the lack of disposition of Republicans to negotiate. “It’s midnight (time of the beginning of Shutdown). This means that republican block has just begun because they refuse to protect the health of Americans. We will continue to fight for the American people,” Chuck Schumer, leader of the Democratic Minority in the Senate, in his X account.

Republican President of the Chamber of Representatives, Mike Johnson, accused the democrats of selfishness. “Democrats have officially voted to paralyze the government. Result: mothers and children now lose food aid programs. Veterans lose medical care and suicide prevention programs. FEMA (Natural disasters response agency) loses resources in the midst of hurricanes. Soldiers and air safety agents will not be paid. selfish? “He published Johnson at X.

Scenario known to Americans

Democrats and Republicans often try to avoid federal stoppage, sometimes at the last moment. The last Shutdown, between the end of December 2018 and late January 2019, during Trump’s first term, lasted 35 days, a record.

Now the US president attacks the democratic leaders again for the situation. Trump even published on his social network a video generated by artificial intelligence showing Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the Democratic minority in the House, with a large mustache and a Mexican Sombrero. The montage was denounced as “racist” by Jeffries, who also lamented the lack of constructive dialogue.

Both parties already have in mind the legislative elections of mandate in November 2026, when the republican majority in Congress will be in dispute.