Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the safety of air travel might be affected by the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, which could make it harder for them to focus on their jobs.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government is in a shutdown, affecting many federal workers, including air traffic controllers.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns over air travel safety during the shutdown.
- Air traffic controllers are not receiving their paychecks right now.
- Duffy mentioned that workers might need to find other jobs, like driving for Uber, to make money.
- These added responsibilities could lead to tired and exhausted workers managing air traffic.
- The government shutdown began due to unsuccessful attempts in the Senate to solve a funding dispute.
