Headline News Over 2,000 flights canceled across U.S. as federal government shutdown enters Day 40
Nov 10, 2025
Gretchen Malolat, a dedicated field reporter, shares gripping firsthand accounts from the Philippines as Super Typhoon Feng Wang unleashes havoc. She details the alarming conditions of evacuees in Santiago City, where overcrowded shelters are leading to serious exposure risks. The discussion also highlights the broader impact of the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown, causing over 2,000 flight cancellations across the nation, and how such disruptions affect air travel safety and efficiency.
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Senate Moves To End Shutdown Stalemate
- The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan proposal to extend government funding and address health care subsidy votes in December.
- The measure seeks to reverse firing powers and would go to the House if passed in the Senate.
Shutdown Sparks Major Flight Disruptions
- FlightAware reported over 2,000 U.S. flight cancellations and 8,000 delays as the shutdown reached day 40.
- FAA staffing shortfalls and increased controller leave pushed cancellations from hundreds to thousands in days.
Record Number Of Storms Hits Philippines
- Super Typhoon Feng Wang made landfall in Aurora province and killed at least two people before landing.
- It marked the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, exceeding the annual average.