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As more air traffic controllers miss work, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ controllers

By Pete Muntean, Rebekah Riess, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for controllers dealing with airspace in 11 different places Thursday evening, according to

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a conference in February 2024 in National Harbor

8 people charged in connection with clinics accused of providing abortions illegally, Texas attorney general says

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Eight people allegedly connected to a Texas midwife accused of performing illegal abortions have been arrested and indicted for practicing medicine without a license, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday. At least one of the eight people indicted in the case is accused of illegally performing an abortion in

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Military personnel in uniforms with the Texas National Guard patch are seen at the US Army Reserve Center in Elwood

National Guard troops have started their mission in Chicago area, official says, as court showdowns over deployments loom

By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Texas National Guard have deployed into the greater Chicago area, an official said Wednesday night, as lawyers prepare for critical court hearings on federalized troops 2,000 miles away from each other amid an ongoing battle between President Donald Trump and

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Air traffic controllers resume operations a day after Hollywood Burbank Airport operated for hours without a staffed control tower due to the U.S. government shutdown

Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day

By Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is again reporting short staffing at air traffic control operations as the government shutdown continues in its eighth day. On Wednesday evening, six major air traffic control facilities will be short-staffed, according to a publicly available FAA operations

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O'Hare International Airport in Chicago

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers

By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility – which guides planes into and out of the airport –

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The air traffic control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport on January 27 in Burbank

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response:

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Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response: “The tower is closed

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