Core Points - The Trump administration is freezing approximately $11 billion in infrastructure project funding due to the ongoing government shutdown, primarily affecting Democratic-led cities [1] - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will halt construction on "low priority" projects in cities such as New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Baltimore [1] - This marks the second round of funding freezes during the shutdown, following previous suspensions of transportation and energy project funding [1] - Analysts suggest that this action is intended to pressure Democrats to resolve the government shutdown that began on October 1 [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 16th day with no end in sight, and a majority of Americans view it as a significant issue, attributing responsibility to both the Democratic and Republican parties [1][2] - Approximately 60% of Americans believe President Trump and Congressional Republicans bear significant responsibility for the shutdown, while about half hold Trump accountable [1] - The confidence in Congress remains low, with only about 4% of Americans expressing strong confidence in its operations, and nearly half indicating they have little to no confidence [1] Group 2 - The impact of the shutdown is spreading across the U.S., causing flight delays and affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees who are either furloughed or working without pay [2] - A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the government's layoffs of federal employees, citing political motives and insufficient consideration in the implementation process [2] - Concerns are rising about the economic implications of the shutdown, with individuals like a 60-year-old Democrat expressing fears that the situation for federal employees will worsen, potentially leading to increased reliance on food banks [2]

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 16th day with no end in sight, and a majority of Americans view it as a significant issue, attributing responsibility to both the Democratic and Republican parties [1][2] - Approximately 60% of Americans believe President Trump and Congressional Republicans bear substantial responsibility for the shutdown, while about half hold Trump accountable, and 54% believe Congressional Democrats share equal blame [1] - Public confidence in Congress remains low, with only about 4% of Americans expressing "a lot of confidence" in its operations, while 43% have "some confidence," and nearly half express "almost no confidence" [1] Group 2 - The impact of the shutdown is spreading across the U.S., causing flight delays and affecting hundreds of thousands of federal employees who are either furloughed or working without pay [2] - The White House has warned that the consequences of this shutdown could be more severe than previous ones, using federal employees as leverage and threatening layoffs, although a federal judge temporarily blocked these layoffs due to perceived political motives [2] - Affected individuals, such as a 60-year-old Democratic voter from Miami, express concerns that the situation for federal employees will worsen, highlighting the potential for increased economic hardship across the nation [2]

Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 17th day, potentially setting a new historical record for duration [1][5] - The ongoing political conflict between the Republican and Democratic parties continues to escalate, with accusations exchanged regarding the cause of the shutdown [1][3] Group 1: Economic Impact - The shutdown has led to the freezing or cancellation of funding for over 200 projects across the U.S., totaling nearly $28 billion, primarily affecting Democratic-led states and cities [9] - The U.S. Labor Department has postponed the release of key economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and employment statistics, which could hinder decision-making by the Federal Reserve [11][13] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary has warned that the ongoing shutdown is costing the economy approximately $15 billion per day [13] Group 2: Political Dynamics - The Democratic Senate leader has criticized Republicans for refusing to negotiate, attributing the shutdown to their actions [1] - The Republican Senate leader has called for Democrats to stop their "tantrums" and vote to reopen the government [3] - The Department of Homeland Security has attempted to shift blame for the shutdown onto Democrats, although several airports have refused to broadcast this message due to political content regulations [7] Group 3: Global Implications - The shutdown and the resulting lack of reliable economic data are raising concerns among international officials about the ability to formulate effective policies, potentially leading to increased risks of policy errors [17] - The ongoing situation may weaken the U.S. dollar's position in the global market, as other countries rely on U.S. data to assess their own economic conditions [19]

Economic Impact - The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant economic damage, with estimates suggesting a daily loss of approximately $15 billion to the U.S. economy [2][3] - The tourism sector is among the first to suffer, with losses reaching $1 billion in the first week alone due to longer wait times and flight delays [3] - The shutdown is disrupting key economic data collection, which affects the Federal Reserve's decision-making capabilities [4] Employment and Consumer Spending - If the shutdown continues for a month, it could lead to an additional 43,000 job losses and a reduction of $30 billion in consumer spending [5] - The number of potential layoffs due to the shutdown could exceed 10,000, although a temporary injunction has been issued to prevent immediate layoffs [6] Agricultural Sector - The agricultural sector is facing severe uncertainty as government loans and subsidies are delayed, impacting farmers' operations [7] - The number of farm bankruptcies has risen to the highest level since 2021, exacerbated by the postponement of a planned agricultural subsidy program [7] Low-Income Groups - Low-income groups are particularly affected by the shutdown, with calls for state-level interventions to maintain essential programs like WIC [7]

Group 1 - The CEO of the American Airlines Association, Chris Sununu, called for an immediate end to the federal government shutdown, citing increased pressure and safety risks on the aviation system due to air traffic controllers working without pay [1] - The government shutdown has lasted for two weeks, leading to a rise in absenteeism among air traffic controllers and exacerbating staffing shortages, resulting in thousands of flight delays across the U.S. [1] - Sununu warned that if the political deadlock continues, air traffic controllers will face their first "zero-pay day" in about a week and a half, with significant pressure on the aviation system expected if the shutdown lasts beyond three weeks [1] Group 2 - The American Airlines Pilots Association and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association also expressed concerns about the potential risks posed by the ongoing government shutdown and urged for a swift resolution [2] - The shutdown was triggered by a failure to pass a temporary funding bill before the end of the previous fiscal year on September 30, due to significant disagreements between the Republican and Democratic parties over healthcare-related spending [2] - The Senate has attempted to vote on a temporary funding bill multiple times, but has yet to pass one, dragging the government shutdown into its third week [2]

新华财经北京10月16日电 美国航空协会首席执行官克里斯·苏努努15日呼吁立即结束联邦政府"停摆"， 原因是政府"停摆"迫使该国空中交通管制人员持续无薪工作，加剧航空系统运转压力和安全风险。 美国联邦政府"停摆"已持续半个月，空管人员告病缺勤量逐渐增加，加剧空管系统"空岗"问题。空管人 力不足已造成全美多地数千次航班延误。苏努努说，"停摆"必须立即停止，因为每持续一天，空管人员 面临的经济压力就增加一分，航空系统的运转压力和风险也越来越大。 美国航空协会代表美国航空、达美航空和联合航空等美国主要航空公司。 美国航空公司驾驶员协会和全国空中交通管理人员协会也对政府持续"停摆"带来的潜在风险表示担忧， 呼吁尽快结束当前局面。 由于美国共和、民主两党在医保相关福利支出等核心议题上分歧巨大，国会参议院未能在9月30日上一 财年结束前通过新的临时拨款法案，导致联邦政府维持正常运转的资金耗尽，于10月1日起"停摆"。参 议院14日第八次对临时拨款法案投票，依旧未能通过，政府"停摆"被拖入第三周。 （文章来源：新华社） 据路透社报道，逾1.3万名空管人员和5万名运输安全局工作人员近日仅收到部分工资。苏努努预测，若 国会两党 ...

新华社旧金山10月15日电（记者吴晓凌）美国一名联邦法官15日颁布临时限制令，阻止特朗普政府在联 邦政府"停摆"期间解雇联邦雇员。 白宫管理和预算办公室主任沃特预计，政府"停摆"将导致超过1万个联邦职位被削减。 美国加利福尼亚州北区联邦地区法院法官苏珊·伊冯娜·伊尔斯顿在颁布临时限制令时说，相信工会方面 能够证明特朗普政府"利用政府开支和运作停摆的空档（解雇联邦雇员）"的行为违法。 代表工会的公益法律组织"民主前进"欢迎伊尔斯顿的裁决。该组织首席执行官斯凯·佩里曼说："总统似 乎认为，政府停摆能转移公众对其违法和有害行为的注意力，但美国人民，包括法院，正在追究他的责 任。" 特朗普政府此前向4000多名联邦雇员发出裁员通知，两个联邦雇员工会组织提起诉讼，要求法院阻止政 府相关裁员计划。 15日，美国联邦政府"停摆"进入第15天。 ...

Core Points - The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that approximately $8 billion from research and development funds has been used to pay military personnel to avoid salary disruptions due to the government shutdown [1] - The Senate is set to vote on a "clean" temporary funding bill for the tenth time, which requires 60 votes to advance, but is expected to be blocked again [1] - A procedural vote on the defense appropriations bill is also scheduled, which, if passed, could lead to the full defense funding bill being approved in a few weeks, ensuring military salaries are addressed even if the government remains shut down [1] Group 1 - The Department of Defense repurposed $8 billion from its previous fiscal year's remaining funds for military salaries [1] - The Senate's upcoming vote on the temporary funding bill is critical, as failure to pass it could prolong the government shutdown until October 20 [1] Group 2 - The Senate's procedural motion for the defense appropriations bill requires 60 votes, and if successful, it could expedite the funding process for military salaries [1]

新华财经旧金山10月15日电（记者吴晓凌）美国一名联邦法官15日颁布临时限制令，阻止特朗普政府在 联邦政府"停摆"期间解雇联邦雇员。 特朗普政府此前向4000多名联邦雇员发出裁员通知，两个联邦雇员工会组织提起诉讼，要求法院阻止政 府相关裁员计划。 （文章来源：新华社） 白宫管理和预算办公室主任沃特预计，政府"停摆"将导致超过1万个联邦职位被削减。 15日，美国联邦政府"停摆"进入第15天。 美国加利福尼亚州北区联邦地区法院法官苏珊·伊冯娜·伊尔斯顿在颁布临时限制令时说，相信工会方面 能够证明特朗普政府"利用政府开支和运作停摆的空档（解雇联邦雇员）"的行为违法。 代表工会的公益法律组织"民主前进"欢迎伊尔斯顿的裁决。该组织首席执行官斯凯·佩里曼说："总统似 乎认为，政府停摆能转移公众对其违法和有害行为的注意力，但美国人民，包括法院，正在追究他的责 任。" ...