The New York Times – Travel:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
Author: Karoun Demirjian
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The New York Times – Travel:
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
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Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary said data would guide the decision. He also stepped up his warnings of potential chaos, saying some airlines could ground their fleets if the shutdown continued.
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Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate
Washington Post – Politics:
The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan, now heads to President Biden for his signature.
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House passes defense bill, giving GOP its first post-midterm win
Washington Post – Politics:
Republicans had threatened to stymie action on the $858 billion legislation if President Biden’s covid vaccine mandate for military personnel was not removed.
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Congress moves to end military’s coronavirus-vaccine mandate
Washington Post – Politics:
It’s a major capitulation for Democrats, who championed the policy despite controversy in the ranks over its implementation.
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White House rebukes Trump’s suggestion to suspend Constitution over 2020 election
Washington Post – Politics:
Former president Donald Trump suggested that the country abandon one of its founding documents, drawing sharp criticism from the White House and politicians.
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Phones of top Pentagon officials were wiped of Jan. 6 messages
Washington Post – Politics:
Court records published by American Oversight indicate the Pentagon “wiped” the phones of defense officials who led response to the Capitol attack.
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Democrats use Pentagon policy bill to close loopholes Trump exposed
Washington Post – Politics:
The legislation contains measures to address a lack of government safeguards laid bare by the U.S. Capitol riot and other flashpoints during Trump’s presidency.