Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy and Flight reductions
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The current government shutdown will become the longest in U.S. history if it continues into Wednesday.
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Sean Duffy warns of record strain on air traffic controllers ahead of first missed paycheck
The Department of Transportation has warned that airline traffic could "slow down" or "stop" amid the government shutdown, as controllers are "stressed" over missed paychecks.
The Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down the airspace in certain parts of the country if the government shutdown continues into next week.
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Sean Duffy Might Have Leaked A Billionaire Private Astronaut's Plan In Desperate Bid To Save His Job At NASA
The leak appeared to be an attempt to derail any attempt to renominate Isaacman, allowing Duffy to continue as interim administrator at a minimum.
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.