Airports across the country have dealt with delays this week at times because of controllers not showing up for work.

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune had privately begged the president to contain the damage caused by the shutdown—warning him that sweeping cuts and layoffs could backfire and lead voters to blame Republicans.

Friday marks day 10 of the government shutdown​ and the first day that federal workers will not receive a full paycheck​. That includes air traffic controllers and TSA employees at MIA and FLL.

In Friday’s edition, four of NBC News’ reporters in Washington dig into the next phase of the government shutdown standoff: layoffs ordered by the Trump administration. Plus, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker dives into Trump’s direction of the prosecution of old political adversaries.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday it would publish September's consumer inflation report on October 24 to assist the Social Security Administration determine the annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2026.

The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.