Anderson Cooper 360 Air Traffic Controllers Assn: Delays To Ripple Through Holidays
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Nov 7, 2025 
Join U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar as she dives into the political turmoil of the government shutdown, discussing its imminent effects on holiday travel and the urgency for negotiations. Meanwhile, professional mentalist Oz Perlman captivates listeners with mind-reading demonstrations, revealing the art of connecting with people. The interplay between the shutdown and air travel disruption highlights potential political ramifications, all while Perlman's unique insights into mentalism leave you wondering how you can read minds too!
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Shutdown Forces Phased Flight Reductions
- The FAA ordered phased flight reductions of 4% to 10% across 40 major airports due to unpaid air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
- Airlines warn thousands of cancellations and liken the disruption to a major snowstorm's mass cancellations.
Airlines Push Back On Safety Rationale
- Airlines contest the administration's safety rationale and call the cuts politically driven and economically painful.
- Major carriers announced hundreds of daily cancellations in anticipation, shifting holiday travel logistics immediately.
Negotiations Remain Fluid And Fragile
- Senate talks shifted as Democrats signaled they would block an emerging deal without further commitments.
- The stalemate meant the shutdown could continue despite last-minute negotiation efforts before a Senate recess.
