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Leslie Josephs reports Southwest Airlines cuts its 2025 earnings forecast from $800M to $500M, blaming the record-long federal shutdown. The disruption hit travel demand and fuel costs despite a rebound in bookings. This shows how government gridlock can ripple through the economy. Read the full analysis: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/airlines-government-shutdown-earnings-impact.html #SouthwestAirlines #GovernmentShutdown #AirTravel #Economy

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Kevin Karhan

3d ago

@KrissyKat maybe it's because #Trump's regime can't even be assed to fucking pay his troops on time?

Literally during #Shutdown2025 the #US #military suggested to stationed servicemembers to go to a #Tafel (local foodbank) despite the #GovernmentShutdown being 100% self-inflicted by #Trumpists and 100% avoidable by them.
Also whoever didn't mandate that additional #debts need to be approved with the #spending needs to be send to the far side of the moon, one way & naked!

The Debt Limit Explained

Blog: Don't Read The News https://cgpgrey.substack.com/p/why-tv-news-is-a-waste-of-human-effort* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVJXRq7IfgQ&list=PLc5PfsIwcLC...

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Steve Dustcircle 🌹4d ago

What the #Shutdown Revealed About #Food and #Agriculture Policy

The longest #governmentshutdown in #history will continue to impact how the #country #farms and eats.

https://civileats.com/2025/12/01/what-the-shutdown-revealed-about-food-and-agriculture-policy

What the Shutdown Revealed About Food and Agriculture Policy

Experts warn that the longest government shutdown in history will continue to impact how the country farms and eats.

Civil Eats

Sharing the best of humanity with the world, one story at a time.5d ago

People swear by these 20 unique airport hacks for stress-free holiday traveling

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Ken Larson 5d ago

CIVILIAN AGENCY SPENDING CRATERED DURING SHUTDOWN - The 20 largest civilian federal agencies collectively spent 63% less money in October 2025 during the government shutdown compared to October 2024.
https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/civilian-agency-spending-cratered-during-shutdown/
#GovernmentShutdown #CivilianAgencySpendingCratered

Steve Dustcircle 🌹Nov 26

A #blind woman, a 'dream #job,' and the toll of the #governmentshutdown

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/26/blind-woman-government-shutdown-toll/86948892007/

A blind woman, a 'dream job,' and the toll of the government shutdown

Federal employees bore the brunt of the longest-ever government shutdown. One blind woman still hasn't fully recovered.

USA TODAY

SpawnXP Nov 24

This video analyzes the uncertain timeline for ending the 2025 federal government shutdown that began October 1 and has now reached Day 27, making it the second longest in US history, as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies with betting markets showing 44 percent believe resolution will come November 16 or later while Senate continues scheduling failed funding votes.

#GovernmentShutdown #ShutdownEnd #WhenWillItEnd #Congress