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The Federal Aviation Administration is planning a 10 percent reduction in traffic at 40 major airports beginning Friday if the government shutdown is not over by then.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the aim is to ensure air safety amid staffing shortages.

Duffy says many air traffic controllers working without pay during the shutdown have taken on second jobs to cover missed paychecks.

New York City Mayor-elect Zora Mondani has announced his transition team as he prepares to take office at the beginning of the year.

The team includes people who've served in past city administrations,

As NPR's Sarah Bentry reports.

The U.S.

Supreme Court has heard nearly three hours of arguments over President Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

The court will decide if Trump can use an Emergency Powers Act unilaterally.

to impose taxes on imported goods.

Chief Justice John Roberts says the law being used makes no mention of tariffs, which are central to Trump's economic and foreign policy agenda.

U.S.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is calling Venezuelan leader Lucas Maduro a threat to U.S.

national security.

This comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Maduro and sends more military assets to the Caribbean.

NPR's Ryan Lucas has details.