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FAA cuts lead to a fifth day of widespread flight delays and cancellations, impacting Las Vegas and other major airports.
Airports nationwide have seen delays since the shutdown began because the FAA slows air traffic when it’s short on controllers to ensure flights remain safe.
Flight cancellations and delays at Harry Reid International Airport are driving travelers to rental cars as an alternative to waiting for rescheduled flights.
The FAA announced it will reduce air traffic at 40 "high-volume" markets as the government shutdown continues, leaving many TSA agents and air traffic controllers without pay.
A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs.