The U.S. Internal Revenue Service will furlough more than 34,000 employees beginning on Wednesday due to the government shutdown, according to an agency statement, effectively shuttering taxpayer call centers.

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.

The United States is the only travel market expected to see a decline in spending by foreign tourists in 2025, as inbound visits are expected to decrease 6.3% year-over-year to 67.9 million, according to data from US Travel and Oxford Economics. Domestic travel is expected to increase 1.9% this year.

But in the reality show that has replaced a properly functioning system of democratic governance, we are fast approaching the moment when a shutdown stops being a subject of political bluster and starts hurting Americans.

Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators rejected yet another bid to end the standoff.- No end in sight - Aviation monitor FlightAware reported around 10,

Blue Angels not 'allowed to participate' in air shows during US government shutdown. What it means for Jacksonville air show this month.

The federal government shutdown entered Day Nine on Thursday after Republican and Democratic bills to reopen the government failed again.