WASHINGTON —

The federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, with no end in sight, as Democratic and Republican lawmakers spar over a spending bill. Until a consensus is met, no money will be allowed to flow into the government.

As the country nears its second week without funding, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property have remained operational — staffed by workers who will not get paid until the government shutdown is lifted.

At the airport, Transportation Security Administration agents and air traffic controllers will continue doing their jobs without the promise of an immediate paycheck.

Travellers could face more delays than usual. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a press conference on Oct. 6 that there has already been a slight uptick

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