US government shutdown enters 37th day, continuing its streak as the longest ever, and leaving many federal employees without pay, including air traffic controllers who continue to work unpaid.

According to a report by NPR citing an air controller who has warned that, if the shutdown persists through the Thanksgiving holiday , the nation could face “the worst day of travel in the history of flight.”

“This is much bigger than the shutdown," Trump said. "This is the survival of our country.” Also Read | FAA flight cut: Trump admin to cut 10% of flights at 40 major US airports if…

Democrats, however, see Trump's involvement as a reason to stand firm, believing his participation could help secure a deal on extending health care subsidies, a key issue for their support.

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