held accountable in >> you mean the way it happened. >> Yeah. >> People learned, you know, people learn.>> That was President Trump this afternoon when he was asked if there would be accountability for the chaos this week after the FAA and Secretary of Transportation Shawn Duffy imposed a 10-day shutdown of El Paso's airspace, only to reverse course just hours later. Despite the White House claim the airspace was closed because of cartel drones breaching US airspace, four sources tell NBC News it was in res ...

Key US senators are seeking answers from the US FAA and the Pentagon over what led to the sudden closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, earlier this week https://t.co/lMNA1m2t3E ...

reporter David road and former pentagon correspondent barbara starr david members of congress are now demanding an investigation there's still so much confusion about what really happened with those 24 hours of basically less than 24 hours but in the last 24 hours we haven't been able to get all the answers to why it was closed for 10 hours what do we know so it was a crazy morning yesterday i was in washington and members of this this comes out that they're going to shut down the airport for 10 days member ...

WELCOME TO MEET THE PRESS NOW, I'M MELANIE ZANONA IN WASHINGTON, WHERE ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI WAS DEFIANT AS SHE TESTIFIED BEFORE THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TODAY. THE HEARING AT TIMES BECOMING CONFRONTATIONAL, ESPECIALLY AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR MORE ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S HANDLING OF THE EPSTEIN FILES. IN HER OPENING STATEMENT, ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI DEFENDED THE ADMINISTRATION'S HANDLING OF THE CASE.>> I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR WHAT ANY VICTIM, ANY VICTIM, HAS BEEN THROUGH, ESPECI ...

Investigators: Midair DC Crash Was Partly Due To Lack Of 'Safety Culture' At FAAhttps://t.co/t0yJy37Uo8 https://t.co/dx2WGxkvW5 ...

Federal officials say flight reductions at 40 US airports ordered by the FAA earlier this month will come to an end tomorrow morninghttps://t.co/MdsTQzTVMe ...

Even as Congress gets closer to a deal to reopen the government, the fallout at airports isn't showing any signs of letting up with thousands of flights delayed or canceled altogether. This morning, the FAA reduced flights across the country by 6%. That is set to increase to up to 10% by Friday, and air traffic controllers are missing out this week on their second full paycheck since the shutdown began.MSNBC's Rosa Flores is live for us at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Also with us, forme ...

Air Traffic Control & Staffing - FAA faces a shortage of thousands of air traffic controllers, potentially leading to delays but not compromising safety [4] - The FAA reauthorization bill addressed the air traffic control shortage by changing hiring practices [6] - All 2,000 seats at the academy are filled, indicating efforts to address the staffing shortage [6] - Air traffic controllers are showing up to work despite potential pay issues due to the shutdown [3] Impact of Government Shutdown - The government shutdown could lead to a holiday travel season disaster [7] - Individuals may miss nutrition programs and flights due to the shutdown [8] - A continuing resolution extending to December 2026 is being considered to keep the government open [9] - Reopening the government and passing a clean CR are proposed solutions [7][8] Safety & Operations - It is safe to fly, and safety will not be compromised [10][11] - Delays are expected due to staffing and weather issues [4][11] - Ground stops at airports, like JFK, are occurring due to staffing and weather [1]

Economic & Financial Market Analysis - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point (025%) for the second consecutive time this year to spur demand in the economy [1] - The Federal Reserve is concerned about the labor market slowdown, with companies like UPS (over 40,000 jobs) and Amazon (over 10,000 jobs) announcing layoffs [1] - The government shutdown delayed the release of important federal government data, impacting the Federal Reserve's decision-making process [1] - Two members of the Federal Reserve's decision-making body did not support the interest rate cut, with one advocating for no cut and another for a steeper cut of half a percentage point (05%) [2] US-China Trade Relations - The US and China have agreed to a framework for a trade deal, with potential discussion points including lower tariffs, easier access to rare earth minerals, and harder measures against fentanyl [1][2] - The United States would likely hold off on the 100% tariffs that President Trump threatened recently, so we'll probably have tariffs around 55% [3] - China will delay imposing its rare earth export controls on the United States, currently, it's scheduled to begin in December 2025, but China could push it for another year if likely fenol be part of the deal [3] - President Trump is not going to completely get rid of the 20% fentanyl tariff but maybe go down to as low as 10% [3] - China has purchased about 180,000 metric tons of fentanyl, which is still less than 1% of its total purchases from 2024, but that's a good sign [3] US Government Shutdown - The government shutdown is in its 29th day, with funding for critical food assistance programs for tens of millions of Americans set to lapse in just two days [3] - The largest union representing federal workers is calling on Congress to pass a clean short-term funding bill to reopen the government [3] - 65% of Americans live from paycheck to paycheck [4] Hurricane Melissa Impact - Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba as a category 3 hurricane, with forecasters warning of a storm surge of up to 12 feet, leading to the evacuation of more than 700,000 people [22] - Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Cat 5 storm with winds of 185 miles per hour, leaving more than 3/4 of the entire country without electricity [22][23] - Over 200,000 people were evacuated in Holin Province [27]

At a Washington DC food bank this morning, the line extended down the block. Hundreds of federal workers out of work and looking to feed their families. >> Bills continue to pile up.Um, I have car notes. I have children to feed. I have a family to take care of. I have a mortgage to pay.>> The bipartisan policy center reports 1.4% million civilian federal employees did not get paid today. workers at the NIH, HHS, the VA, DoD, food inspectors, and TSA officers. >> Just give her two boxes and a pizza.>> The av ...