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Right now, there are some bigger holes in that system because of how the FAA is funded.

Right now, there are some bigger holes in that system because of how the FAA is funded.

Right now, there are some bigger holes in that system because of how the FAA is funded.

In a recent New York Times analysis of air traffic control facilities nationwide, reporters learned that 99 percent of facilities are operating below the recommended staffing levels set by the FAA and the union representing air traffic controllers. And the administration has said that the U.S.

In a recent New York Times analysis of air traffic control facilities nationwide, reporters learned that 99 percent of facilities are operating below the recommended staffing levels set by the FAA and the union representing air traffic controllers. And the administration has said that the U.S.

In a recent New York Times analysis of air traffic control facilities nationwide, reporters learned that 99 percent of facilities are operating below the recommended staffing levels set by the FAA and the union representing air traffic controllers. And the administration has said that the U.S.

air traffic control system is so outdated that it still relies on technology like floppy disks to function. And certain replacement parts can only be found on eBay. Here's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaking at a press conference earlier this month, shortly after the Newark incidents.

air traffic control system is so outdated that it still relies on technology like floppy disks to function. And certain replacement parts can only be found on eBay. Here's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaking at a press conference earlier this month, shortly after the Newark incidents.

air traffic control system is so outdated that it still relies on technology like floppy disks to function. And certain replacement parts can only be found on eBay. Here's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaking at a press conference earlier this month, shortly after the Newark incidents.

Duffy recently announced that his department plans to build a brand new, multibillion-dollar air traffic control system within three years. It would involve new hardware and software paid for by Congress. The exact price tag is unknown. Duffy has suggested he wants lawmakers to tell him what they would be able to fund.

Duffy recently announced that his department plans to build a brand new, multibillion-dollar air traffic control system within three years. It would involve new hardware and software paid for by Congress. The exact price tag is unknown. Duffy has suggested he wants lawmakers to tell him what they would be able to fund.

Duffy recently announced that his department plans to build a brand new, multibillion-dollar air traffic control system within three years. It would involve new hardware and software paid for by Congress. The exact price tag is unknown. Duffy has suggested he wants lawmakers to tell him what they would be able to fund.

So far, the House Transportation Committee has approved $12.5 billion, but Duffy says he'll need more. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. President Trump claims ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are to start immediately after he had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a separate call with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy.

So far, the House Transportation Committee has approved $12.5 billion, but Duffy says he'll need more. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. President Trump claims ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are to start immediately after he had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a separate call with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy.

So far, the House Transportation Committee has approved $12.5 billion, but Duffy says he'll need more. Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. President Trump claims ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are to start immediately after he had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a separate call with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy.

But his post on social media made no mention of the unconditional ceasefire demanded by some European leaders, nor did it reference the talks in Istanbul last week, which seemingly went nowhere. Trump instead touted the potential trade wins for Putin in the event of peace. Putin, meanwhile, stressed again the need to address, as he put it, the root causes of the war in any deal.

But his post on social media made no mention of the unconditional ceasefire demanded by some European leaders, nor did it reference the talks in Istanbul last week, which seemingly went nowhere. Trump instead touted the potential trade wins for Putin in the event of peace. Putin, meanwhile, stressed again the need to address, as he put it, the root causes of the war in any deal.

But his post on social media made no mention of the unconditional ceasefire demanded by some European leaders, nor did it reference the talks in Istanbul last week, which seemingly went nowhere. Trump instead touted the potential trade wins for Putin in the event of peace. Putin, meanwhile, stressed again the need to address, as he put it, the root causes of the war in any deal.

In media news, the head of CBS News has become the second high profile person to step down as the network confronts a lawsuit from the Trump administration. CBS's corporate parent, Paramount Global, is currently involved in settlement negotiations with lawyers for Trump. over the editing of an October interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

In media news, the head of CBS News has become the second high profile person to step down as the network confronts a lawsuit from the Trump administration. CBS's corporate parent, Paramount Global, is currently involved in settlement negotiations with lawyers for Trump. over the editing of an October interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.