聚焦丨美国：破纪录的日子 不光彩的一天

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has reached its 36th day, breaking the previous record of 35 days set in late 2018 to early 2019, marking the longest shutdown in U.S. history [1][26] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the prolonged shutdown will lead to a decrease in the annual GDP growth rate by 1 to 2 percentage points in the fourth quarter of this year [3] - The BBC estimates that each week of the shutdown costs the U.S. economy approximately $15 billion [3] Group 2 - The shutdown has significantly impacted various sectors, including food assistance, healthcare benefits, and air travel, affecting the livelihoods of many Americans [5] - Over 3.2 million travelers have experienced flight delays or cancellations since the shutdown began, with thousands of flights delayed daily [9] - The U.S. Transportation Secretary has warned that if the shutdown continues, parts of the airspace may need to be closed [9] Group 3 - The shutdown has raised concerns about the potential delay in military pay for U.S. troops if it persists into mid-November [14] - The ongoing political standoff has turned vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and low-income families, into political pawns, according to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer [5]