shutdown
Coverage of shutdown in the Nexus archive.
- 5/3: Face The Nation
This week's 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' discusses rising gas prices and Spirit Airlines' shutdown, featuring White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari, and Sen. Raphael Warnock.
- Spirit Airlines Shuts Down at Airports Across US
Spirit Airlines has shut down operations at multiple airports across the United States, disrupting travel plans and raising concerns about the airline's financial stability.
- Passengers learn of Spirit's shutdown at the airport
Passengers at an airport were informed of Spirit Airlines' unexpected shutdown. The announcement caused confusion and disruptions for travelers.
- Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failed rescue discussions with the Trump administration over a $500 million bailout. The airline's attempts to secure government financial support collapsed, leading to its closure.
- Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn’t reached: Reports
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down if it cannot secure a bailout deal. The airline may face financial collapse without such an agreement.
- Trump says Spirit given 'final proposal' on bailout amid reports it may shut down
Donald Trump claims Spirit Airlines has received a 'final proposal' for a bailout, amid reports suggesting the airline may shut down. The article references a 2023 photo of a Spirit Airlines flight landing at Manchester Boston Regional Airport.
- House passes bill to fund most of DHS in major step toward ending 10-week shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marking a significant step toward ending the 10-week government shutdown. The bill was approved by voice vote shortly after Republican leaders issued a notice about the action.
- DHS says more than 1,000 TSA officers ‘forced to leave’ due to shutdown
More than 1,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have left their positions due to the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which began in mid-February. The DHS announced this on social media platform X, stating officers were 'forced to leave the force.'
- DHS orders thousands of employees back to work despite shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has directed thousands of furloughed employees to return to work despite the agency being in a shutdown status with no congressional funding. This action highlights ongoing operational challenges amid political gridlock.