
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch The 28-Day Shutdown Threatens Airline Delays, Food Stamps, and More
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Oct 28, 2025 Join Kim Strassel, a Wall Street Journal columnist known for her insights into federal budgeting and congressional politics, and Kate O'Dell, an astute member of the editorial board, as they dissect the looming threat of a 28-day government shutdown. They explore its alarming impacts, from air-traffic controller paychecks to SNAP benefits. The conversation heats up with discussions on union dynamics, Republicans gaining traction on pandemic subsidies, and proposals for future funding reform. This thought-provoking dialogue navigates the chaos and strategy behind Washington's budget battles.
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Shutdown Pain Peaks After A Month
- The shutdown's real pain rises around the one-month mark when contingency funds and shuffling run out.
- Kim Strassel warns air-traffic controllers and SNAP cuts show the crisis now becomes unavoidable.
Controllers Got A 'Big Fat Zero' Pay Notice
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described controllers receiving a paycheck notice that showed zero.
- He recounted controllers' stress over gas, child care, mortgages, and taking second jobs.
SNAP And Military Pay Face Immediate Limits
- SNAP and military pay face imminent legal and funding walls, with SNAP benefits stopping November 1.
- Kim Strassel notes administration legal limits mean contingency funds can't cover all expiring programs.
