Flight Disruptions - Government shutdown and air traffic control staffing shortages are causing significant flight cancellations and delays across the US [1][2] - FAA is reducing airspace due to the government shutdown, leading to further flight disruptions [2] - American Airlines is cancelling 220 flights per day through Monday [2] - United is cancelling more than 300 flights this weekend [3] - Transportation Secretary warns of potential increase to 10% flight cuts next week, possibly reaching 15-20% if the shutdown continues [3] Airline Responses - Airlines are cancelling routes with multiple daily flights, such as American Airlines reducing flights between Miami and Tampa from 10 to 8 [7] - Airlines claim to be providing multiple days' notice to passengers and waiving rebooking fees [7] - United Airlines compares the current 188 cancellations to a midsize winter storm [5] Impact on Passengers - Passengers are experiencing frustration and uncertainty due to unpredictable flight cancellations [4] - Available seats will be scarcer closer to the holidays, amplifying the impact of cancellations [5]

Hello, thank you for coming. >> Tonight, as food distribution centers face another crush of customers in need, the Trump administration says it will comply with a federal court order fully funding food assistance or SNAP benefits for November. Still, it's unclear how soon that money gets to the 42 million Americans who rely on it.>> I'm going for bread and eggs, you know, necessary things that I But it's hard. But on Capitol Hill, the longest federal government shutdown is set to stretch into its seventh we ...

The White House has been touting the fact that the Walmart Thanksgiving meal this year costs 25% less than it did a year ago. And that is absolutely true. But when you look at what's actually in it, it is now 23 items, which is down from 29 items a year ago.And some of it has even been swapped for generic brands. I asked the president about that and also about some greater economic concerns that many Americans are experiencing right now. Since you brought up the Walmart Thanksgiving meal and it is cheaper, ...

And since what we're proposing is only a simple extension of current law, the Senate could do this within a few hours. This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with healthc care affordability, and begins a process of negotiating reforms to the ACA tax credits for the future. >> What the Democrats are offering is a clean, continuing resolution to reopen the government along the lines of what Republicans want.In addition to that, a bipartisan minibus of appropriations bills. In other word ...

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It is now the longest shutdown in history and federal workers are trying to find resources here in South Florida. The need here is so great. This long line of cars, all workers here, all of them having to present an ID to show that they work for the federal government.They are getting essentials here. They are getting food and some resources. Now, we've been talking to a number of them.>> We're eight cars here and we're here picking up for 54 employees. We're all trying. >> We spoke to some who work for the ...

We want to turn now to exclusive new reporting from NBC News and new developments in the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. The government is now looking at purchasing warehouses like the ones designed for clients like Amazon and retrofitting them to serve as detention facilities for immigrants before they're deported. That is according to a Department of Homeland Security official, a White House official, and another person familiar with these plans.Joining me now is NBC News senior homeland s ...

Joining me now is Democratic Congressman of Maryland, Glenn Ivy. Congressman, thank you so much for joining me. Really appreciate it.>> Thanks for having me. >> It's great to have you. I do want to start, of course, with this shutdown and this proposal unveiled by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.It includes a clean CR and a one-year extension of the healthc care subsidies. Is that something that you would support. Well, I guess the interesting thing we just heard from your reporting is that uh clearly the Sen ...

Nominations for music's biggest night are officially out. The 68th annual Grammy Awards will feature 95 categories, including two brand new ones, best traditional country album and best album cover. The show is set for February 1st in Los Angeles.And joining us now to help set the stage for you is NBC News entertainment correspondent Khloe Milas. Hi, Chloe. >> Hey.>> Nice to have some good news on a Friday. Let's talk about the big nominations. Yeah, >> I mean the Grammys are so much fun, right Kate.is just ...