Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a ...

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a growing number of their facilities are short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers.
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FAA’s Bedford Says Air Traffic Controllers Must Keep Working

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford reminded controllers and other essential staff that they must keep reporting for work, even ...

Could air traffic controllers help end the government shutdown?

Air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, are credited with helping end the most recent shutdown in 2019, when a series of absences snarled flights and ...
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Nationwide flight delays loom as air traffic controllers call out sick

With the government shutdown now in its 10th day, air traffic control facilities are seeing an increase in sick calls.
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A day in the life of Airmen: Civic leaders get in-depth look at Maxwell AFB's mission

Local community leaders and Honorary Commanders from the River Region experienced a day in the life of Airmen at Maxwell Air Force Base, gaining a new appreciation for the base's vital role in ...

Oct. 9, 2025 - Government shutdown updates

The government has been shut down for more than a week, and Congress still appears deadlocked on a funding plan.