U.S. federal government shutdowns can disrupt military pay and can affect broader economic activity.
October 26, 2025
high
economic
General consequence of lapses in federal appropriations.
During U.S. federal government shutdowns, certain transportation employees, including air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, can be designated as essential personnel and may be required to work without pay.
October 23, 2025
high
temporal
Personnel and payroll rules that apply during U.S. federal government funding lapses.
Historically, U.S. federal government shutdowns have typically resulted in temporary furloughs of employees rather than permanent job eliminations.
October 15, 2025
high
historical
Typical personnel actions during prior federal funding lapses.
Past U.S. federal government shutdowns have tended to cause temporary disruptions rather than prolonged economic shocks, with markets and jobs generally rebounding relatively quickly after resolution.
October 05, 2025
high
temporal
Summary observation about economic impacts from historical U.S. federal government shutdowns.
Extended U.S. federal government shutdowns increase the likelihood of flight delays and longer security checkpoint wait times due to staffing and operational disruptions.
November 02, 2023
medium
temporal
Prolonged funding lapses can cause delayed pay for essential transportation workers, which can degrade operational capacity and throughput.