Big Airport Delays, Pelosi's Retirement, Musk's Big Payday, Latest on Government Shutdown

Today on America in the Morning Shutdown Flight Delays On a day when the Senate is hoping to vote later today on ending the government shutdown, today is the day that the FAA has ordered flights to be cut due to staffing shortages. Yesterday, there were 200 canceled flights across the nation – today that number is expected to be above one thousand, with thousands more delayed. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that air traffic controllers and TSA agents received a zero paycheck for the second time since the government shutdown began, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking on Fox News, says the flight cutback is all about air safety. Pelosi’s Retirement After nearly 40 years on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Musk’s Big Payday The world may soon have its first “Trillionaire.” Joan Jones has the story of Elon Musk’s payday approval granted by Tesla shareholders. NFL Player’s Suicide There is shock through the sports world after 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland took his own life after being involved in a police chase. The story from correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh. Senate Blocks Venezuela Measure The Senate has blocked a measure to limit military action by the Trump administration against Venezuela. Hoagie Hurler Cleared Justice is served for a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal immigration agent in Washington. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. Latest On SNAP & Government Shutdown Senators appear closer to ending the government shutdown, now in its 38th day, as a vote is expected later today on a deal that could re-open the government, but it's far from certain enough Democrats are on board. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Virginia Teacher’s Day In Court A jury awarded $10 million dollars in a civil case to a Virginia teacher who was shot by a first grade student in 2023. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Abagail Zwerner still has a bullet inside her chest from that shooting, and her legal team, speaking outside the courthouse, says her long ordeal is far from over – audio courtesy of Court TV. Heritage Foundation Fallout The fallout continues surrounding the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation following an interview by Tucker Carlson with Nick Fuentes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. SCOTUS On Passports The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to require the sex designation on US passports to align with a traveler’s biological sex, a blow to transgender and non-binary Americans who have argued the policy is unconstitutional. Trump’s Drug Deal At the White House, President Trump unveiled a new deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound. Lisa Dwyer reports. New Member Of Abraham Accords The White House announced that Kazakhstan will agree to normalizing relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords, joining the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco who formalized relations with Israel during President Trump’s first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices