Duckworth demands DOT give $10K bonus to all air traffic controllers, FAA techs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the bonus would be given only to controllers and technicians who didn't miss a shift during the shutdown.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the bonus would be given only to controllers and technicians who didn't miss a shift during the shutdown.
The new dummy, known as THOR-05F, contains female-specific proportions, according to the Transportation Department.
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA says.
The disruptions to air travel from the government shutdown are still causing headaches for flyers, but things are improving compared to the start of the week. TSA Chief of Staff Adam Stahl joins "The Takeout" to discuss when things will be back to normal and more.
As the government shutdown drags on, TSA agents are going without pay while still expected to show up to work. Rebecca Wolf, president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nearly 25,000 flights were delayed and more than 5,500 canceled over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. Much of the issue is due to a surge in air traffic controller sick calls as staffers go without pay during the government shutdown. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Delays are stacking up across the U.S. Throughout the day, ground stops have been put in place and lifted, fluctuating with staffing levels at several major airports. With more airline flight cuts coming, things will only get worse for flyers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Flight delays surged this week as the government shutdown continued to cause air traffic control staffing issues. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on what to expect and how to plan ahead.
Thousands of flights were canceled on Friday at major U.S. airports, causing further travel delays amid air traffic control staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "concerning" data led to a reduction in flights and indicated there were "more breaches" of the minimum distance kept between planes in the air. It came as air traffic control staffing grew increasingly strained during the government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke to "CBS Mornings" as the FAA orders airlines to begin canceling flights because of airport staffing issues due to the ongoing government shutdown. He said "my No. 1 job is safety" while speaking about air traffic controller shortages and fatigue.
As the government shutdown continues to strain the nation's airports, federal officials say travelers will see a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 U.S. locations. CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst Robert Sumwalt has more.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that starting Friday the U.S. will reduce flights at 40 "high-volume" markets as it grapples with air traffic control and TSA staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown. Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
The U.S. will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday. Capt. Laura Einsetler, an experienced commercial pilot, joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction.
The government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the Senate failed to pass a funding bill for the 14th time. Meanwhile, millions of Americans who rely on food stamp assistance are still unsure when they'll get their benefits and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is sounding the alarm about travel issues.
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that airport delays are "going to get worse" as the government shutdown stretches on and air traffic controllers go without a second paycheck.
Some of the busiest airports in the U.S. are experiencing major delays caused by staffing issues from the ongoing government shutdown.
U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.
The government shutdown's ripple effects are gaining velocity and visibility as air traffic control staffing shortages led to flight delays across the U.S. Tuesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Travelers are feeling the impact of the government shutdown as the stalemate enters its seventh day. Shortages of air traffic controllers have led to delays and cancellations at airpots. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
"Instead of being a point of pride, Washington's Union Station has fallen into disrepair," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
As the U.S. looks to outpace China in a new space race to the moon, critics warn SpaceX's complex Starship plan may be too risky. Mark Strassmann reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
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Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.
The facility teaches both civilians and military personnel the skills to fly drones and hit targets.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
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Actor and comedian Richie Moriarty talks with "CBS Mornings" about the fifth season of the comedy series "Ghosts," what's next for his character and how the cast has bonded.
For more than a century, the pages of Architectural Digest magazine have captured not only timeless designs but also the spirit of their subjects' homes. Their distillation of private spaces is featured in a new book, "AD at Home: Architectural Digest." Serena Altschul talks with editor Amy Astley about the magazine's treatments; and with actor Liev Schreiber and designer Marc Jacobs about what it means to open up one's living space to the magazine's photographers.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in the case of two pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
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The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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A northern Virginia man was arrested and accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane has details.
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