"Shutshow: A day after President Trump claimed the federal government may withhold back pay from furloughed federal employees, the IRS sent furloughed employees a notice saying that a 2019 law-which Trump signed-guarantees that they'll be made whole after a shutdown. One employee notes the document may come in handy should a court case ensue. ( Government Executive) The IRS has halted most of its operations after coasting a few days on funds it received in 2022. ( Federal News Network)"
"Both Democrats and Republicans hope air travel delays could force the other party to negotiate. ( Politico) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer hopes "Trump gets engaged at some point and wants to cut a deal." ( Punchbowl News) Majority Leader John Thune could bring "standalone appropriations bills to the floor," a "long and tortuous way to reopen the government, department by department." ( Axios)"
Sunny and breezy conditions are expected with a high near 66 and a low around 44 overnight. A limited-edition Fleece vest traffic control system issues a green light, signaling vest season. Lainey Wilson's "Somewhere Over Laredo" is recommended, with a curated playlist available on Spotify and Apple Music. The IRS notified furloughed employees that a 2019 law guarantees back pay after a shutdown, even as the agency has halted most operations after using prior-year funds. Air traffic controllers have not staged a mass sick-out, and political leaders hope travel disruptions will spur negotiations and standalone appropriations.
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