NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, November 8, 2025
Nov 9, 2025
Major airports are experiencing thousands of flight delays due to FAA cuts during the government shutdown. In Chicago, clashes erupt as shots are fired at federal immigration agents. The Supreme Court allows for the withholding of nearly $4 billion in food benefits, impacting many. Additionally, the National Guard’s deployment in Portland is halted by a federal ruling. On a lighter note, the Rockefeller Center tree has arrived, bringing early festive cheer amidst serious news.
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Air Travel Strain Will Grow Over Shutdown
- FAA-mandated flight cuts amid the shutdown caused thousands of delays and over a thousand cancellations, and officials warn disruptions will worsen before Thanksgiving.
- Officials aim to reduce strain on unpaid air traffic controllers but expect cuts to rise from 4% to as much as 10–20% of flights this week.
Violence Erupts During Chicago Immigration Raids
- DHS says shots were fired at Border Patrol agents during immigration operations in Chicago’s Little Village and the shooter remains at large.
- Videos show agents using flash grenades and tear gas amid protests, and a judge recently limited use of riot-control weapons.
Supreme Court Allows SNAP Withholding Temporarily
- The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration to withhold about $4 billion in SNAP benefits during the shutdown, leaving nearly 42 million beneficiaries uncertain.
- The administration says it may use contingency funds for partial payments but argues full funding would divert money from other programs.