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As the shutdown wears on, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers ‘lashing out’

As the shutdown wears on, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers ‘lashing out’
nation10/9/2025

As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight.

As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for controllers dealing with airspace in 11 different plac... [5426 chars]