During the first week of October, three major U.S. government agencies released information that creates a dilemma for many American travelers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported the lowest number of Southwest border apprehensions in 55 years. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently confirmed widespread flight delays linked to staffing shortages made worse by the ongoing government shutdown. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also issued new COVID-19 vaccine guidance in preparation for what experts warn could be another severe winter illness season.

This information shows a split reality: the U.S. government says the border is running more efficiently than in past years, which could lighten

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