Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Nov 01, 2025 Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark » New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops' ability to ask to stay in the military, AP learns » The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening » UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats are 'unacceptable' » Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Iowa high school football playoff games » DMACC board candidate arrested for extortion » Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown » Iowa State University to host public presidential finalist forums; one finalist withdraws » Dr. Liang Chee Wee appointed interim president of DMACC » Keeping Iowans fed: Food pantries, free hot meals and more » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Chilly and breezy for Halloween, spotty shower overnight » Today Generally sunny in the morning, increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 53F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » 30 best early Black Friday deals you can start shopping for now » Woman recovering from broken back wins Walt Disney World Marathon » 'Lizzie Borden took an ax': Inside America's most chilling unsolved murder » More than 11% of households receive SNAP benefits, data shows » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2025 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe