URGENT: Government Shutdown Grounds Flights, Comey Faces Court Amid Crisis

BREAKING NEWS: Government Shutdown Grounds Flights, Comey Faces Court Amid Crisis The US government shutdown has entered its eighth day, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcing that all flights have been grounded due to a lack of funding for air traffic control. The move affects over 50,000 flights nationwide. The FAA's decision was made after President Trump floated the possibility of denying back pay to the roughly 600,000 furloughed federal workers once the government reopens. This contradicts a 2019 law that ensures federal employees receive their pay despite shutdowns. The shutdown has also led to James Comey's arraignment in court today, where he is expected to face charges related to his handling of classified information. The former FBI director was fired by President Trump in 2018 and has since become a vocal critic of the administration. As the government shutdown continues, Democrats are pushing for an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans remain firm in their refusal to discuss the issue until the government reopens. The current status is that all flights have been grounded, and Comey's arraignment is underway. The next developments will be crucial in determining the outcome of the shutdown and its impact on federal workers. This is a developing story, with updates to come as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*