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FAA Staff Shortages and Chicago Snow Add to Flight Gridlock

The U.S. shutdown means air traffic controllers are about to miss their second paycheck. This past weekend, the FAA posted notices of large areas of airports or airspace that faced delays.

November 10, 2025
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Democrats Blink on Health Care, Move to End Long Shutdown

A group of eight Democrats broke with the rest of their party 鈥 including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer 鈥 to vote with Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government.

November 10, 2025
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FAA to Cut Flights 10% at 40 Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown

The U.S. will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, as travelers continue to face flight disruptions due to an uptick in air traffic controller absences.

November 6, 2025
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DOT Sets Sights on CDL Mills After Safety Audit Findings

鈥淲e are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,鈥 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.

November 6, 2025
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Most Major US Airports Among 40 Facing FAA Flight Cuts

Flights at major U.S. hubs from New York to Los Angeles will be reduced starting Nov. 7 as the FAA faces severe air traffic controller staffing shortages.

November 6, 2025
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California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
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Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025
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Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.

November 4, 2025
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Duffy Ups Pressure on California After Latest Truck Crash

Secretary Sean Duffy is turning up the heat on California after another truck driver holding a non-domiciled CDL issued by the state was involved in a fatal crash. But California is pushing back.

October 27, 2025
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DOT Renews Criticism of Immigrant Drivers After Crash

A truck driver accused of being under the influence and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a California freeway is in the country illegally, U.S. 爱豆传媒land Security officials said.

October 24, 2025