Shutdown Day 28: Air traffic controllers miss first full paycheck

Government Shutdown Impact - The ongoing government shutdown is causing widespread concern, with potential lapse of the SNAP program on November 1st threatening food access for millions [2] - Air traffic controllers are missing paychecks, leading to increased sick calls and over 11,000 flight delays, raising safety concerns [10][11][12] - The shutdown's impact is reaching new levels, with potential tipping points around holidays like Thanksgiving due to stress on federal workers and airports [9][15] Political Standoff - Republicans and Democrats are entrenched in their positions, with no clear offramp in sight, awaiting President Trump's involvement [6][7] - The White House does not seem overly concerned about the shutdown's impact or public opposition, viewing Democrats as hypocritical [19][20][21] - Despite potential for standalone bills addressing specific pain points like SNAP benefits and air traffic controller pay, the core issue of the shutdown remains unresolved [27][28][29] Presidential Role - President Trump's engagement in resolving the shutdown appears limited, as evidenced by his overseas trip [16][17] - Republican lawmakers are waiting for cues from President Trump before negotiating, indicating his significant influence [18] - While President Trump could potentially end the shutdown, the White House may not perceive significant political consequences [23]