周末突发，美国传出大消息

Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 39th day, with bipartisan negotiations in the Senate showing positive signs for a potential resolution [1][3] - Senate Republican leader John Thune expressed optimism about reaching an agreement to temporarily restart the government and introduce three long-term funding bills [3][4] - A rare Senate meeting is scheduled to continue negotiations, with discussions also focusing on a short-term funding bill to extend current temporary funding until the end of January [3][4] Impact on Transportation - The shutdown has caused significant disruptions in air travel, with the FAA reducing domestic flights at 40 major airports, leading to over 1,000 flight cancellations and more than 4,800 delays on a single day [6] - Major airports in New York experienced severe delays due to staff shortages, with Newark Liberty International Airport seeing average delays of over 327 minutes for incoming flights [6] Social Welfare Effects - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has halted benefits since November 1, affecting 42 million people, marking the first time in 60 years that benefits have been suspended during a government shutdown [7] - A court ruling mandated the government to pay November SNAP benefits, but a Supreme Court decision temporarily blocked this, impacting millions relying on this assistance [7] Economic Outlook - The ongoing shutdown is expected to slow GDP growth in the fourth quarter, with consumer confidence dropping to its lowest level since June 2022 [8] - Economic advisors have indicated that the shutdown's impact on the economy may exceed initial expectations, particularly affecting the tourism and leisure sectors [8]