Trump Threatens Pay Cuts for Controllers, Offers Bonuses for 'Patriots'
President Trump ordered air traffic controllers to return to work immediately, threatening pay reductions for those who don’t comply. The move comes as the FAA grapples with significant staffing shortages and mounting flight disruptions at major US airports. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has warned that the workforce should not become a political pawn. The Senate is advancing bipartisan legislation aimed at ending the government shutdown, which could lead to the FAA rescinding flight restrictions and restoring normal operations.