Vice President JD Vance took a swipe at Democrats amid the ongoing federal government shutdown on Thursday, saying in part that "while the administration has shielded the American people from the worst of the consequences, all of this is coming, and soon."

Why It Matters

The federal government shutdown is having escalating and widespread effects on critical U.S. services, with direct impacts on the airline industry, federal workers, and essential operations nationwide. Vice President JD Vance has warned that additional, potentially severe consequences—such as major travel disruptions—are imminent if lawmakers fail to resolve the budget standoff.

Airlines, unions, and officials continue to express concern as service reductions and furloughs spread across core functions of government. As

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