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Shutdown pressure starts to show in Trump’s Washington

Staffing-related flight delays were appearing at some airports as the shutdown stretched into its second week, adding a visible cost to the funding fight. The White House kept blaming Democrats and pushing for a clean funding bill, but the disruption was starting to move from Capitol Hill into travel and daily routines.

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First recorded Oct 8, 2025·Meaningfully updated Oct 8, 2025

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Shutdown pressure starts to show in Trump’s Washington

Staffing-related flight delays were appearing at some airports as the shutdown stretched into its second week, adding a visible cost to the funding fight. The White House kept blaming Democrats and pushing for a clean funding bill, but the disruption was starting to move from Capitol Hill into travel and daily routines.

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Shutdown pressure starts to show in Trump’s Washington

Staffing-related flight delays were appearing at some airports as the shutdown stretched into its second week, adding a visible cost to the funding fight. The White House kept blaming Democrats and pushing for a clean funding bill, but the disruption was starting to move from Capitol Hill into travel and daily routines.

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