So far, the slowdown at many of the nation's busiest airports hasn't caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by the nation's longest federal shutdown.

The first day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s slowdown saw more than 1,000 flights canceled, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. Over 700 were off for Saturday — typically a slow travel day.

Republican fiscal hawks in Congress are making a new pitch in the struggle to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history: Continue to spend at the same rate as last year for as long as possible.

It’s unclear how the Supreme Court intervention would affect a payment process that is already underway, although at minimum, the confusing situation for recipients who are fast running out of options for food is likely to only worsen.

We don’t expect any demand from China to return to the U.S. market with this change,’ said one trader at an international trading company. ‘Brazil is cheaper than the United States and even non-Chinese buyers are taking Brazilian cargoes.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday he could force airlines to cut up to 20% of flights if the government shutdown did not end, as U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented government-imposed reductions.

Local workers at some American military bases in Europe are feeling the impact of the U.S. government shutdown.