U.S. Air Travel Meltdown: More Than 1,700 Flights Canceled as Shutdown Cripples Nation’s Skies

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America’s air travel system descended into chaos this weekend as more than 1,700 flights were canceled and thousands more delayed across the country, with New York City’s three major airports among the hardest hit, according to CNN. The disruptions—fueled by massive air traffic controller shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown—left passengers stranded nationwide and raised new fears about aviation safety and infrastructure stability.

Data from flight tracking service FlightAware showed over 1,500 flight cancellations and 6,600 delays on Saturday alone, followed by another 1,000 cancellations on Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the staffing shortfalls were the result of unpaid workers missing multiple paychecks.

The situation was particularly dire at New York’s Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, and John F. Kennedy airports, where delays stretched for hours. Newark was temporarily shut down to incoming flights after average arrival delays exceeded four hours. At LaGuardia, departing flights were delayed up to 75 minutes, while JFK saw average delays surpass two hours.

Elsewhere, the nation’s busiest airport—Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International—reported delays of up to five and a half hours, while Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport canceled nearly 80 flights on Friday and delayed nearly half of all incoming arrivals.

The chaos spread far beyond the East Coast. Airports in Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, Orlando, and Boston all reported widespread disruptions. Even major international hubs such as Amsterdam’s Schiphol, Toronto’s Pearson, and Tokyo’s Haneda experienced double-digit cancellations connected to the U.S. gridlock.

To contain the mounting crisis, the FAA ordered airlines to cut domestic flights by 4% at the country’s 40 busiest airports—a move officials said was necessary to maintain safety standards. However, the measure failed to prevent cascading delays and cancellations.

According to CNN, the FAA now plans to escalate the cuts if Congress fails to end the shutdown—reducing flights by 6% on Tuesday, 8% by Thursday, and up to 10% by next Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if the stalemate continues, reductions could climb as high as 15–20%, severely hampering the upcoming holiday travel season.

Former FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell called the situation “uncharted territory,” warning that the continued disruptions could “jeopardize not just travel plans but air safety itself.”

In an eyebrow-raising moment during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Secretary Duffy claimed that the Defense Secretary had offered to loan military air traffic controllers to help ease the crisis.

“The secretary of war texted me yesterday and said, ‘I might have some air traffic controllers. If you could use them, I’m gonna offer them to you,’” Duffy said, adding that he wasn’t sure they were certified for civilian airspace.

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Trump Issues Harshest Rebuke Yet Of MTG

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President Donald Trump issued a harsh rebuke of Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene following her recent remarks criticizing the White House.

CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins asked Trump about Greene’s social media post expressing frustration over his White House meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader, Monday. The reporter also pressed the president over her comments criticizing the administration on cost of living and other domestic policy issues.

“I don’t know what happened to Marjorie,” Trump responded. “She’s a nice woman, but I don’t know what happened. She’s lost her way, I think, but I have to view the presidency as a worldwide situation, not locally. We could have a world that’s on fire where wars come to our shores very easily if you had a bad president.”


He called former President Joe Biden a “horrible president,” pointing to the conflicts that began during his administration. “I put out 8 wars, 9 to come. I think I’ll get the other one taken care of,” Trump said before highlighting the economic toll of the Russia-Ukraine war on the U.S.

“When you’re president, you really have to sort of watch over the world because you are going to be dragged into it otherwise,” he added.

Trump then referenced his support for the “One, Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it “the biggest tax cuts in the history of the country” before taking another swipe at Greene.

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Supreme Court Rejects Kim Davis Bid to Overturn Ruling Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

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The Supreme Court rejected a long-shot bid Monday by Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue a marriage license to a gay couple, to get the justices to reconsider the court’s 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex unions nationwide.

Davis, 59, petitioned the justices in July to review a lower court’s 2022 finding that she violated David Ermold and David Moore’s constitutional right to marry.

Four justices would have had to support hearing the case for oral arguments to be scheduled.

Monday’s order did not indicate whether any of the nine justices pushed to hear Davis’ appeal; however, Justice Clarence Thomas has suggested that the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges be given a second look.

“In future cases, we should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell,” Thomas wrote in a 2022 concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the Roe v. Wade decision that had enshrined the constitutional right to abortion. (Read more from “Supreme Court Rejects Kim Davis Bid to Overturn Ruling Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage” HERE)

Pasta La Vista! 13 Major Italian Pasta Brands Could Disappear From US Store Shelves as 107% Tariffs Take Effect

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. . .Thirteen Italian pasta brands could pull their products from US grocery stores — or potentially be forced to hike prices dramatically as soon as January, when punishing 107% tariffs are set to take effect.

The levies — the highest the White House has moved to impose on a specific product since the start of President Trump’s crackdown on imports — come from the US’ 15% baseline tariff on European Union goods plus a punishing 92% levy over accusations that Italian pasta makers have been undercutting US competitors.

The Commerce Department says the penne purveyors have been violating “antidumping” laws, exporting their products to the US market at a very low price to gain an advantage over local businesses.

One affected company decried the new policy to The Post, declaring it would not pass on costs from the new tariff to customers.

“This will be devastating to all the Italian pasta companies, not just Rummo,” said Jim Donnelly, chief commercial officer for Rummo USA. (Read more from “Pasta La Vista! 13 Major Italian Pasta Brands Could Disappear From US Store Shelves as 107% Tariffs Take Effect” HERE)

Trump Pledges to ‘Abide’ by Deal to End Government Shutdown — But Vows to Upend Obamacare Subsidies

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President Trump said Monday that he will abide by the terms of a deal ending the ongoing 41-day government shutdown — but that Republicans will pursue a new plan to replace expiring health insurance subsidies that triggered the funding lapse.

Trump said that the government would fully reopen “very quickly” amid the mass-cancelation of flights caused by federal workers taking time off to work side jobs to earn money.

“I’ll abide by the deal. The deal is very good,” the president said when asked about a provision requiring him to re-hire federal workers who were fired during the shutdown.

The deal brokered by eight Democratic senators guarantees an open vote on extending more generous pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire Dec. 31 for about 22 million people.

But the deal doesn’t guarantee an outcome for that vote and Trump made clear he prefers a different resolution.

“We want a health care system where we pay the money to the people instead of the insurance companies,” Trump said in the Oval Office. (Read more from “Trump Pledges to ‘Abide’ by Deal to End Government Shutdown — But Vows to Upend Obamacare Subsidies” HERE)

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College Student, 20, Arrested for Allegedly Hurling Antisemitic Comment at Dave Portnoy During Pizza Review

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A Mississippi college student was arrested for allegedly hurling an antisemitic comment at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy as he filmed a pizza review, according to authorities and reports.

Patrick McClintock, 20, was arrested Monday after a viral video allegedly captured him yelling, “F–k the Jews” toward Portnoy, who is Jewish, as he filmed a “One Bite” pizza review in Starkville on Friday, The Starkville Police Department confirmed to the Reflector, Mississippi State University’s student newspaper.

McClintock was a junior and a mechanical engineering major at Mississippi State University, the university’s campus paper reported.

He voluntarily withdrew from MSU as a student on Monday afternoon, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Post.

McClintock was hit with a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace. A warrant for his arrest had been issued over the weekend, police told the outlet. (Read more from “College Student, 20, Arrested for Allegedly Hurling Antisemitic Comment at Dave Portnoy During Pizza Review” HERE)

Trump Hints at Agreements With Syria After Meeting Jihadi President: ‘I Think This Leader Can Do It’

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President Donald Trump hinted that Syria could possibly join several agreements, which include joining an anti-ISIS coalition and the Abraham Accords, after meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday.

While taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office, Trump was asked how his meeting went with Sharaa. Trump described Sharaa as a “very strong leader” and a “tough guy.” Trump also indicated that his administration wanted to “see Syria be successful.”

“Could you update us on your meeting? Did you come to any agreements?” a reporter asked Trump.

“He’s a very strong leader, he comes from a very tough place, and he’s a tough guy,” Trump said. “I like him. I get along with him — the President, the new President of Syria. We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful, because that’s part of the Middle East.”

Trump also noted that there was “peace now in the Middle East” for the first time that people could remember, and described Syria as being a “very big part of the Middle East.” (Read more from “Trump Hints at Agreements With Syria After Meeting Jihadi President: ‘I Think This Leader Can Do It’” HERE)

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Trump Touts Affordability While Inflation Rages Across America on Everything From Food to Furniture to Cars

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With a social media post that said “STOP LYIN” about there being an affordability crisis, President Trump claims he’s whipped inflation.

But consumers are still feeling the squeeze.

Target’s prices are up 5.5% nationwide this year and Walmart’s are up 5.3%, according to an analysis by DataWeave, which looked at roughly 16,000 items across each retailer’s website.

Amazon’s price hikes have averaged more than 12%, according to a report.

After seven months under Trump’s tariffs, Americans are paying more for nearly everything — from a cup of joe and plush living room sofas to children’s toys.

Inflation for food has been tamed to 3.1%, according to September’s Consumer Price Index — a far cry from the double-digit increases under President Joe Biden. (Read more from “Trump Touts Affordability While Inflation Rages Across America on Everything From Food to Furniture to Cars” HERE)

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Trump Says He Wants To Give $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividends’ To Every American

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President Trump announced Sunday that his administration will send $2,000 checks to Americans using money collected from tariffs.

“A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He called opponents of tariffs “FOOLS!” and said the country is taking in “Trillions of Dollars” that will help pay down the national debt.

The proposal would require Congressional approval to become reality. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced similar legislation this summer that would provide $600 tariff rebates to most Americans and their children, The Hill reported.

“My legislation would allow hard-working Americans to benefit from the wealth that Trump’s tariffs are returning to this country,” Hawley said at the time.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in August that the administration plans to use tariff revenue to reduce the $38.12 trillion national debt. Trump also said Sunday the revenue would pay down the “ENORMOUS” debt. (Read more from “Trump Says He Wants To Give $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividends’ To Every American” HERE)

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Baby Formula Recalled After Infant Botulism Cases Reported in 10 States

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A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular baby formula brand after nearly a dozen infants across the United States were hospitalized with botulism-like symptoms.

ByHeart Inc., the manufacturer of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, announced a voluntary recall of two production lots — 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2 — following reports of 13 cases of infant botulism in ten states, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected cases were reported in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington. While all 13 infants were hospitalized, no deaths have been reported, officials said.

The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are jointly investigating the source of the contamination and whether other batches or related products may have been impacted.

“The safety and well-being of every infant who uses our formula is our absolute highest priority,” said Mia Funt, ByHeart’s co-founder and president. “We take any potential safety concern extremely seriously and act quickly to protect families. As parents ourselves, we understand the concern this news may raise. This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution and comes from our ongoing commitment to transparency and safety.”

The recalled formula, which represents about 1% of national baby formula sales, was sold both online and in major retail stores nationwide.

The CDC has urged parents to check the lot numbers on their formula containers and to discard or return any affected products immediately. Surfaces or feeding equipment that came in contact with the recalled formula should be thoroughly washed with hot, soapy water or cleaned in a dishwasher to prevent contamination.

Parents are also advised to seek immediate medical care if their infant experiences difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, weak cry, loss of head control, or decreased facial movement after consuming the formula.

Infant botulism, while rare, is a serious condition caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the intestine. The illness can develop slowly over several weeks, and symptoms may include constipation, lethargy, drooping eyelids, weakened reflexes, and breathing difficulties.

Consumers can find updates and instructions for refunds or replacements on the FDA’s recall website or directly through ByHeart’s customer support page.

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