The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second month, with over 100,000 Department of Homeland Security employees unpaid and nearly 11% of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff absent. This has led to significant disruptions in air travel, with passengers in New Orleans experiencing extensive delays. The shutdown, which began on February 14, has surpassed the previous record of 35 days set during Trump's administration. In response to the crisis, prediction market Polymarket has launched events allowing traders to bet on the number of weekly U.S. flight delays and the potential end date of the shutdown. As of now, there is a 44% probability that the shutdown will end between April 5 and 8, while a 14% chance exists that it will continue through April. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA salaries was declined by the White House due to legal and conflict of interest concerns. The situation has been exacerbated by the deployment of ICE agents to airports to replace TSA staff, a move that has not alleviated flight delays. The ongoing shutdown and its impact on air travel continue to pose significant challenges for the U.S. administration, with political and economic implications looming large.