Air Traffic, Federal Employees Hit by US Government Shutdown 2025

The US Government Shutdown 2025 has entered its sixth day of partial shutdown as Senate funding bills fail. Federal services face disruptions, air traffic control shortages grow, and President Trump urges Democrats to reopen the government while negotiations remain stalled.

US Government Shutdown 2025 Enters Sixth Day

The United States government has entered its sixth day of a partial shutdown as lawmakers in the Senate continue to clash over funding. Both Democratic and Republican proposals to reopen the government failed to receive the necessary votes on Monday, leaving federal operations stalled and employees at risk of furloughs.

The Democratic funding bill was voted down by 45-55, and the Republican bill was voted down by 52-42. The two bills required 60 votes to pass. This stalemate underscores how partisan Congress is when it comes to spending priorities and policy decisions.

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Trump Urges Democrats to Reopen Government

President Donald Trump has openly pressured the democrats to join Republicans in reopening the government. On social media, Trump wrote that he would be “happy to work with the Democrats” on their demands, including healthcare, if they first agreed to reopen federal operations immediately.

Trump has also criticized, claiming they are prioritizing benefits for undocumented immigrants over American citizens. His administration warns that the longer the shutdown continues, the greater the risk of federal employee layoffs.

Democrats Ready to Negotiate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to Trump’s statements, saying that his claim of active negotiations was not accurate. However, Schumer emphasized that Democrats are ready to sit down at the table to discuss healthcare and other critical issues if Republicans are serious about reaching a deal.

Schumer stated, “For months, Democrats have been calling on President Trump and Congressional Republicans to work with us to deliver lower costs and better healthcare for the American people. If they are ready to get something done, we will be there.”

Impact on Federal Services

The shutdown is already affecting several federal services across the country. Air traffic control towers are facing staff shortages, causing some airports to temporarily suspend normal flight operations.

For example, Burbank Airport near Los Angeles went “ATC ZERO” on Monday afternoon, meaning flights could not operate as usual until staffing was restored. Other cities affected include Newark (NJ), Denver (CO), Detroit (MI), Indianapolis (IN), and Phoenix (AZ).

Other departments in the Federal workforce are not spared, as many employees in these departments continue to be furloughed or even work without pay until Congress enacts a funding bill.

Other Trump's Latest Policy Moves.

Along with the problem of shutdown, President Trump also declared a 25% tariff on imports of all medium and heavy-duty trucks, which will take effect on November 1, 2025. This action is one of his continuing trade policies to shield American manufacturing against foreign competition.

What Happens Next

The Senate is still at a stalemate, with both sides accusing one another of the ongoing shut down. Lawmakers need to reach a compromise to re-fund the government, avoid fed layoffs, and solve such important challenges as healthcare and border security.

Up until that time, US might still have to contend with stalled fed services, and federal workers remain at a loss of their wages and employment.

Conclusion

The govt. of the US is still shut down due to the lack of agreement by Congress in terms of funding. President Trump urges to reopen the government, while they call for serious negotiations. Fed services are already affected, and the standoff shows no immediate end in sight. Will the US shutdown impact the crypto market?