Air traffic controllers warn of breaking point as a possible end to the shutdown looms
President Trump, on social media, warned that controllers who don't return to work will be "substantially docked."
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President Trump, on social media, warned that controllers who don't return to work will be "substantially docked."
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
As the government shutdown enters its 41st day, flight delays and cancellations are mounting at DFW and Love Field.
From local businesses to churches and community groups, people are finding ways to help one another.
Air travelers are feeling the strain with less federal employees.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
North Texans are helping neighbors and their pets in need as the government shutdown drags on.
As the government shutdown stretches into day 41, business travel is being limited at several airports across the country, including at DFW.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Members of Congress from North Texas expressed concerns about the reductions of flights at Dallas Love Field, DFW International Airport, and airports across the country.
Don't Forget to Feed Me goes through about 35,000 lbs. of pet food every month.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
American Airlines said the number of flights it cancels will increase next week.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
DFW, Love Field airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Across the metroplex, neighbors are stepping up, turning their front yards into small food pantries to help fill the gap.
The pantry at Interfaith Family Services is stocked, and volunteers and staff are packing bags of food to make sure families don't go hungry.
The federal government shutdown has stretched into a 36th day.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.
North Texas families who count on those benefits say it's unclear when the benefits will reach them.
"It takes a lot of courage for people to stand up and say, 'I need help.'"
