Midnight train from GA: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle
President Donald Trump remained mired in a budget stalemate with Congress over immigration policies, leading to federal airport staffing shortages.

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SOURCEAssociated Press
Published Mar 29, 2026
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A travelogue and political commentary exploring how a budget stalemate between President Trump and Congress disrupted U.S. air travel, forcing travelers to use Amtrak instead.
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