Reuters World News Flights, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Australia’s social media ban
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Nov 12, 2025 U.S. flights face ongoing chaos even as the shutdown nears an end, with FAA staffing and safety checks causing delays. Marjorie Taylor Greene reacts to Trump's claim she's 'lost her way', revealing tension within their alliance. In a groundbreaking move, Australia introduces a social media ban for teenagers, requiring them to download data or risk losing their accounts. Tech companies have shifted from resistance to cooperation to avoid hefty penalties.
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Air Travel Won't Snap Back Overnight
- FAA and airlines will need several days to recover full flight operations after the shutdown ends.
- Staffing mismatches and displaced crews make air travel recovery slow, not instantaneous.
Lawmakers' Stranded Commutes
- Some lawmakers faced travel chaos returning to the Capitol, including carpooling and long drives.
- Representative Derek Van Orden rode 16 hours from Wisconsin on his motorcycle to make it back.
Funding Bill Carries Controversial Legal Clause
- The funding bill includes a clause letting Republican senators sue for damages over January 6th subpoenas.
- Democrats call it a taxpayer-funded payout tied to controversy over subpoenaed phone records.