The federal government shutdown is now entering its fifth week and could soon set an all-time record, with little sign of either side backing down or really even feeling much pressure to do so.
But that could start to change in the coming days – as some of the previously delayed impacts of the shutdown take hold and some other key deadlines and dates loom. Americans starting to feel the consequences of the shutdown should bring at least some pressure to bear on lawmakers.
Let’s run through some key events on the timeline, and what each could mean politically.
Today: Air traffic controllers miss first full paycheck
The date of the first missed paycheck for federal employees differs for different workers. On Tuesday, it’s air traffic controllers missing their first full ones.
These officials, who are considered essential workers who must work during the shutdown, have already been under immense pressure amid a series of mistakes and increased scrutiny all year. Staffing shortages have already caused flight delays, and there is fear that missing paychecks will exacerbate things.
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