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Fox Is Starting to Air Anti-Tariff Views. Trump Is Watching.

Rupert Murdoch wants Donald Trump to change his mind about tariffs.So he’s communicating the best way he knows: through Fox News.That’s the takeaway I got Wednesday morning when I saw clips of Fox programs raising the alarm.Here’s Steve Doocy on “Fox & Friends” relating the story of an American small…

Delta Air Lines Plane and Air Force Jet Have Near-Miss Incident in DC

A Delta Air Lines flight and a US Air Force aircraft had a near miss near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just two months after a midair collision near the same airport killed more than 60 people.The incident occurred on Friday, March 28, at 3:16 p.m. when Delta Flight 2983,…

DOGE Cuts Could Put Air Travel, Hurricane and Tornado Prep at Risk

As California recovers from devastating wildfires and hurricane season fast approaches, President Donald Trump and the White House DOGE team are slashing the workforce at the federal agency responsible for monitoring extreme weather.Business Insider spoke to more than a dozen current and former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

United CEO’s 3-point plan to reduce delays and fix the air traffic control mess

The CEO of United Airlines took to LinkedIn to suggest ways to improve air traffic control.He called for more funding for staffing, technology, and facilities.His post followed tensions between Elon Musk and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.United Airlines’ CEO has suggested three ways to fix the air traffic control system —…

FAA plans to ‘supercharge’ air traffic control with faster hiring and pay raises. What you should know before applying to the high-stress job.

The FAA announced its first round of 2025 air traffic controller hiring on Thursday.The job is high-stress with challenges like fatigue, but the average annual salary is six figures.Controllers must undergo rigorous training and testing and retire at 56.The Trump Administration has a plan to increase air traffic control staffing:…