Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2025, after opening the Senate floor. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The Senate is expected to vote later today on the House-passed measure to reopen the government, with a goal to
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke to “CBS Mornings” as the FAA orders airlines to begin canceling flights because of airport staffing issues due to the ongoing government shutdown. He said “my No. 1 job is safety” while speaking about air traffic controller shortages and fatigue. Original CBS News Link</a
42m ago United posts cancellations webpage, says rebookings going smoothly so far United Airlines says it’s published a list of all its mandated flight cancellations though Sunday on a special page on its website. The carrier points out that its app also has updates. United said Friday morning that about half of its impacted customers
U.S. forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington’s controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70. The United States began carrying out such strikes — which experts say amount to extrajudicial killings even if they target known
Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black Hills, shared her thoughts at a meeting hosted by state officials.
Nick Daniels, who heads the Air Traffic Controller union, said reducing the number of flights will ensure the safety of the air traffic control system, as ATC operators are distracted by personal financial strains over the government shutdown. “Every day that this drags on, risk is going to increase,” Daniels told “The Takeout” tonight. Air
Facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, data shows flight delays are on the rise as the government shutdown drags on. It’s a trend that is expected to continue as federal officials plan to cut travel by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday. Nearly a quarter of flights arrived late into 16 of America’s busiest