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Source: BET News Published: March 25, 2026 Delta Air Lines announced it is temporarily suspending specialty services for members of Congress flying Delta, citing the impact of the ongoing partial government shutdown on the airline’s resources. The suspended perks include airport escorts, red coat services, and other VIP treatment that had been available to lawmakers. […]
Source: WXXI News / 13WHAM Published: March 25, 2026 Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is expecting approximately 50,000 departing passengers during spring break week, with the busiest days falling on Thursday and Friday. Airport director Andy Moore said the airport has remained largely unaffected by the partial government shutdown that has created lengthy TSA […]
The longer the government shutdown drags on, the more it’s starting to hit where Americans really feel it: the airport. Across the country, travelers are facing security lines that stretch for hours. The problem isn’t just higher traffic—it’s fewer people working the checkpoints. Employees at the Transportation Security Administration have now missed paychecks, and some are quitting […]
A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect early Saturday impacts the agency responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports across the country. Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year. Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to […]
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions — including canceling […]
Concerns are mounting over the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the Home Energy Assistance Program, which aids individuals in paying their home heating bills during winter. RG&E and NYSEG announced Monday a partnership with the New York State Department of Public Service to support customers by temporarily pausing the delay for HEAP […]
A bipartisan Senate deal to end the longest U.S. government shutdown advanced with a 60–40 vote. The bill funds the government through Jan. 30 and extends SNAP funding through Sept. 2026. It still needs House approval to fully reopen the government and resume federal operations. Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
As the federal government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance benefits starting Nov. 1, Upstate New York businessman and philanthropist Jeff Knauss has launched a community relief fund to help affected families. Knauss and his family donated $10,000 to kickstart the effort, which will provide up to $150 in Wegmans gift cards to households in […]
About 42 million Americans may lose SNAP (food stamp) benefits in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The USDA says funds will run out in two weeks, with a $2 billion shortfall. The Trump administration hasn’t committed to covering the gap, unlike with the WIC program, which got emergency funding. Blame is being […]
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