Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned that U.S. air travel could “be reduced to a trickle” before Thanksgiving if the government shutdown continues. Nearly 2,200 flights were canceled nationwide Sunday, including more than 500 from Delta Air Lines. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport led with over 570 cancellations, followed by Newark Liberty with at least 265. (Story URL)
The Trump administration directed states to “immediately undo any steps” taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November. A USDA memo warned that states failing to comply could face financial penalties and that any full SNAP payments already sent “were unauthorized.” The order follows a federal judge’s ruling that required the administration to release the funds, which was later paused by the Supreme Court. (Story URL)
Democrats dismissed President Trump’s proposal to redirect Affordable Care Act funds from insurance companies directly to Americans, because it would eliminate essential protections for preexisting conditions. Trump posted Sunday that most Americans could receive a “dividend of at least $2,000 a person,” excluding “high-income people.” He said the payment could come from wealth generated by his tariffs. (Story URL)
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News Chief Executive Deborah Turness resigned Sunday following criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a speech by President Trump. The controversy centered on a BBC documentary that shortened Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 remarks, omitting his call for peaceful protest before the Capitol attack. Davie told staff his decision to leave after five years was his own. (Story URL)
Wendy’s plans to close about 300 restaurants across the U.S. over the next year to improve profitability. Interim CEO Ken Cook said the move affects only a small portion of the chain’s 6,000 U.S. locations. Cook told analysts that “consistently underperforming” stores will be shut down to protect the Wendy’s brand. The closures will begin this year and continue through next year. (Story URL)
