1A 75-minute ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday highlighted the growing impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers without pay.

From 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., all departing flights were grounded due to “staffing issues,” with additional delays persisting afterward. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued similar staffing-related advisories for air traffic control centers in Philadelphia, New York, and Indianapolis, reflecting widespread strain on the aviation system.

The staffing crisis, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said has left the FAA 3,000 employees short, has forced many controllers to take second jobs to stay afloat. La

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