America’s skies descend into chaos as the U.S. government shutdown deepens. Over 1,400 flights have been cancelled and nearly 6,000 delayed as the FAA faces a historic staffing crisis. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, airlines slash schedules, and passengers are stranded from New York to San Francisco. President Donald Trump refuses to back down, holding firm in a political standoff that has paralyzed travel and left federal workers unpaid for 40 days.