Air travel snarled by shutdown; Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

The government shutdown is now significantly affecting travelers. Delays are starting to spread nationwide as understaffed air traffic control towers struggle to keep pace. Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago amid a bitter standoff over immigration enforcement between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. And on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questioning from Democrats on everything from Jeffrey Epstein to the prosecution of James Comey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.