HEADLINES: 2026
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Not a prideful boast, but disgraceful confession:
in this Trump II era of perpetual crises the thought that wafted through my early AM mind was:
That's bad news, BUT ! at least these are people Trump didn't kill.
But Trump is overseeing the most recent Trump administration government shutdown.
And this current shutdown has affected our airport workers. Right? Including air traffic control (ATC) ?
Is this yet another one with bread crumbs that lead to #1600 Penn. Ave.?
G' morning world.
Shiftless2
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A partial government shutdown beginning in early 2026 has caused significant disruptions to U.S. air traffic control, with federal employees, including air traffic controllers and TSA officers, working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports due to severe staffing shortages, raising serious safety concerns for the National Airspace System (NAS).
Federal Aviation Administration (.gov) +2Key Impacts of the 2026 Shutdown on Air Travel:
- Safety & Staffing: Air traffic controllers are working without pay, with many already working mandatory overtime (ten hours a day, six days a week) before the shutdown.
- Flight Reductions: A 10% reduction in flight capacity has been implemented at 40 major U.S. locations starting around Feb 2026.
- Longer Security Lines:
TSA employees have experienced high call-out rates, with significant staffing shortages reported at major airports like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.- Shutdown Duration Impact: As of mid-March 2026, the shutdown is putting extreme strain on the system, with calls to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increasing, according to White House officials.
- Industry Strain: The NATCA is calling for immediate funding, emphasizing that the shutdown is affecting 10 million aviation-related jobs.
NATCA +4
- Shutdowns Threaten Safety: The NATCA has stated that the shutdown is detrimental to the safety and efficiency of the NAS.
- Financial Disruption: The previous 43-day shutdown had an economic impact of $7 billion, according to Airlines For America.
- Potential Airport Closures: A top TSA official warned that smaller airports may face closure due to increased staffing shortages, according to a report by ABC10.
Airlines for America +4
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"Nobody knows the system better than me." "Which is why I alone can fix it." presidential candidate Trump 16/07/21 from the campaign podium
That's reassuring Mr. President.
When do you plan to begin? After you've begun to serve your third term perhaps?
You have to wonder why the fire truck asked for permission to cross the runway?
Runways are not that long, so it is not that hard to circumnavigate instead of crossing.
And since the firetruck would not be monitoring the traffic frequencies, they would sort of be blind to landings.
Someone in the tower must have goofed, but I still would not have tried to cross myself.
Runways are not that long, so it is not that hard to circumnavigate instead of crossing.
And since the firetruck would not be monitoring the traffic frequencies, they would sort of be blind to landings.
Someone in the tower must have goofed, but I still would not have tried to cross myself.
Shiftless2
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No question that someone in the tower goofed - after all the firetruck had been given permission to cross the runway which should have meant that it was clear.
Trump killed them. Bipartisan congressional agreement was disapproved by Trump, the shutdown continues.
We pay eloquent lip-service to the priceless importance / value of human life
in the abstract.
BUT !! "Actions speak louder than words." - "honest" Abe Lincoln
What is there to prevent the tragic loss of life that occurred yesterday from happening again tomorrow?
Something as simple as a change of rule / procedure could eliminate this runway collision risk. BUT !!
$$$
Those responsible for implementing the policies that have resulted in this loss of innocent Canadian life have made a cynical decision.
The low probability / high consequence risk of allowing ATC to grant permission for ground traffic to operate on airport runways saves $time, & "$time is $money".
The time and additional fuel saved by allowing these conflicting runway traffic patterns is the $value placed on this tragic / preventable loss of human at U.S. commercial airports.
Our cost : benefit calculation has been made.
Shiftless2
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Dept. of Interior bribes oil company $1B from taxpayer coffers to stop wind power
The Dept. of the Interior pledged $1 billion to a French oil company to stop developing wind, and to increase costly, deadly methane instead.
electrek.co
Thanks t #127
I thought I recalled some detail, but S2 nailed it for us:
Thank you S2.
This is a nightmare.
Shiftless2
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Thank you @winterlxxvii & S2.
There are malefactors great & small infesting our solar system.
Some of them would wish to do the U.S. enormous devastating harm, and a few among them have the capacity to attempt it. BUT
it is difficult to imagine, and apparently unlikely that any among them will actually manifest more harm to the U.S. than the Trump administration.
How many citizens has al Qaida murdered in Minnesota this year?
Last Update March 25, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT
Meanwhile, the U.S. and Israel have in turn rejected a counterproposal from Tehran.
Covered by: Anders Hagstrom and Greg Wehner
Asia is at the front line of the energy crisis, with shortages hitting nearly every country. Roughly a fifth of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with some 80% going to Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.
As Iran refuses to open the strait, Asia is scrambling to mitigate disruptions and is being forced to take measures reminiscent of COVID-era actions.
Asia is especially susceptible due to its heavy import dependence, weaker currencies and large populations. And the impact has hit households fast.
www.foxnews.com
Didn't Trump insist that Iran surrender unconditionally? Precisely what terms must be negotiated for that to happen?
Attempting to negotiate this with Iran is bad enough. Failing is worse.
Trump looks bad, inept, defeated by his own incompetence.
Problem is, Trump was elected.
How does that make U.S. look ?
Trump admin pitches 15-point Iran peace proposal as Pakistan offers to hold talks
Iran has rejected a 15-point peace agreement put forward by President Donald Trump's administration that would have ended the war this week.Meanwhile, the U.S. and Israel have in turn rejected a counterproposal from Tehran.
Covered by: Anders Hagstrom and Greg Wehner
Iran war fuels Asia energy crunch as India, Japan, others feel strain
The latest phase of the Iran war is locked on the Strait of Hormuz and critical energy infrastructure. Already, its effects are rippling thousands of miles away in Asia.Asia is at the front line of the energy crisis, with shortages hitting nearly every country. Roughly a fifth of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with some 80% going to Asia, according to the International Energy Agency.
As Iran refuses to open the strait, Asia is scrambling to mitigate disruptions and is being forced to take measures reminiscent of COVID-era actions.
Asia is especially susceptible due to its heavy import dependence, weaker currencies and large populations. And the impact has hit households fast.
Iran raises stakes of possible ceasefire talks ahead of UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is pushing for peace talks with Iran as the globe continues to suffer from Tehran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
www.foxnews.com
Didn't Trump insist that Iran surrender unconditionally? Precisely what terms must be negotiated for that to happen?
Attempting to negotiate this with Iran is bad enough. Failing is worse.
Trump looks bad, inept, defeated by his own incompetence.
Problem is, Trump was elected.
How does that make U.S. look ?
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety
The jurors awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages, saying the tech platforms' designs were a factor in causing her harm.Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claims
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety
The jurors awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages, finding Meta 70% responsible for harm caused to her, and YouTube responsible for 30%.
www.nbcnews.com
update:
Iran wants reparations.
So for now it seems Trump's Iran War exit door is locked shut, by Iran.
Perhaps Trump may wish to consider unconditional surrender?