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Senate Sets Vote as FAA Starts Flight Cuts in Record Shutdown

Democrats insist on a binding extension of ACA tax credits, leaving prospects for Senate passage and a House vote uncertain.

Overview

  • The FAA ordered airlines to cut 4% of domestic flights starting Friday morning, ramping to 10% by Nov. 14 because of air-traffic controller shortages.
  • Senate Republicans scheduled a Friday vote on a short-term funding bill paired with three longer-term appropriations to entice moderate Democrats.
  • Senate Democrats say they will not support reopening without a firm commitment to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring this year.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to promise a House vote on the subsidy extension, further clouding any potential deal.
  • A federal judge ordered full SNAP payments to resume, but the administration appealed as the shutdown reaches Day 38 and about 750,000 workers remain furloughed.