CNN 5 Things Mass Flight Cancellations, Kremlin Rift Rumors, Suspicious Package and more
Nov 7, 2025
Airports are struggling as hundreds of flights are canceled due to FAA staffing cuts, leaving travelers in frustration. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is contemplating an appeal that could challenge its same-sex marriage ruling. In international news, Israel has launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, raising tensions in the region. Additionally, rumors swirl about a possible leadership rift in the Kremlin, fueled by the mysterious absence of key officials. Lastly, a suspicious package at an army base has resulted in multiple illnesses.
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Shutdown Triggers Major Flight Disruptions
- The FAA cut air traffic during the government shutdown, causing widespread cancellations and staffing-driven disruptions.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cites safety as the reason, while resolution remains stalled in the Senate.
Court Weighs Challenge To Same-Sex Ruling
- The Supreme Court privately considered Kim Davis's bid to overturn the Obergefell same-sex marriage ruling.
- Justices signaled little appetite for revisiting the precedent, but activists remain anxious about potential erosion of rights.
Israel Strikes Lebanon Over Hezbollah Claims
- Israel said it struck weapons storage in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of rebuilding militant infrastructure.
- Lebanon's president and the UN condemned the strikes as targeting civilians and urged cessation.