Morning Joe Hundreds of flights canceled as FAA reductions take effect
Nov 7, 2025
Richard Haass, President emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, shares insightful commentary on geopolitical issues amid domestic challenges. He discusses the recent FAA-mandated flight reductions and their impact on holiday travel plans, linking it to broader themes of federal dysfunction. Haass highlights the troubling implications of U.S. military action in the Caribbean and warns about a potential shift in focus toward Venezuela, raising concerns about the administration's strategy in the Western Hemisphere.
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Flight Reductions Hit Holiday Travel
- The FAA forced airlines to cut up to 10% of flights at major hubs due to unpaid air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
- The cuts will ripple across travel just before Thanksgiving, causing major disruptions for millions of travelers.
Safety Cited As Reason For Cuts
- The FAA action was framed as a safety decision because many air traffic controllers aren't showing up without pay.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and officials linked the staffing shortages directly to the government shutdown's unpaid workers.
Court Orders SNAP Funding Release
- A federal judge ordered release of full SNAP funding for November for roughly 42 million people, calling delays causing 'irreparable harm.'
- The Justice Department planned to appeal, leaving uncertainty about timely benefits.