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Air travel across the United States plunged into disarray Monday as airlines scrapped more than 1,500 flights and delayed hundreds more, stranding passengers and snarling schedules nationwide on the 41st day of the record-breaking government shutdown.

By early morning, the ripple effects were already felt coast to coast. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — the busiest in the country — 11% of incoming flights and 5% of outgoing ones were canceled, totaling over 200 flights, according to FlightAware.

Chicago wasn’t spared either. Data showed that over 300 flights were grounded at O’Hare International Airport, while more than 100 were canceled at Chicago Midway, creating gridlock for travelers trying to move through the Midwest hub.

The chaos extended to New York City’s trio of airports, which all faced heavy disruptions. LaGuardia saw 61 departures and 58 arrivals — each accounting for about 10% — wiped from the schedule. Newark Liberty lost 47 outgoing and 39 incoming flights, while JFK International canceled 30 departures and 49 arrivals.

In total, more than 1,300 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were delayed by early Monday, adding another layer of frustration for passengers still reeling from the weekend’s upheaval.

Sunday had already marked the most disastrous day for air travel since the shutdown began, with nearly 3,000 flights canceled and more than 10,800 delayed. “Almost 3,000 flights were canceled by US airlines Sunday and more than 10,800 were delayed,” one industry report confirmed, underscoring the mounting pressure on the nation’s aviation system.

Compounding the crisis, the Federal Aviation Administration entered its fourth day of reduced staffing levels. The agency has been forced to cut about 10% of its workforce at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, further crippling operations. “Monday marks the fourth day of the FAA’s air traffic staffing reductions, where the agency has been forced to shed 10% of its workers across 40 high-volume airports,” officials said, warning of continued turmoil ahead.

With no end in sight to the shutdown, America’s skies have become a vivid symbol of gridlock — both political and literal.

{Matzav.com}

With thousands of Shluchim expected to arrive in Crown Heights this week, the Kinus Hashluchim committee gathered with New York City law enforcement officials to finalize security protocols for the upcoming International Conference of Chabad Shluchim. More than 6,500 Shluchim from 111 countries will converge on New York this week.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed three Hezbollah terrorists, bringing the IDF’s total to 15 since the start of the month.

Israeli officers in the North continue their crackdown on violence in Israeli-Arab communities, intercepting a hit squad linked to organized crime that was reportedly planning a shooting.

Speaker Johnson on U.S. Senate: “At the very moment that they do that final vote I will call all House members to return to Washington as quickly as possible. We’ll give a 36 hour formal and official notice so that we can vote as soon as possible…”

TRUMP: “AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS MUST GET BACK TO WORK NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked.’ For those who didn’t take time off, I will be recommending a bonus of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our country.”

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing a political firestorm after some Democrats broke ranks to help Republicans advance a bipartisan deal to reopen the government without first securing key Democratic priorities on health care. The move, which cleared the Senate’s 60-vote threshold to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown, left the Democratic caucus in […]

SPEAKER JOHNSON: “Some Senate Democrats finally have stepped forward to end the pain. It appears to us this morning that our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end and we’re grateful for that.”

Vaishnavi Srinivasagopalan, a skilled Indian IT professional who has worked in both India and the U.S., has been looking for work in China. Beijing’s new K-visa program targeting science and technology workers could turn that dream into a reality. The K-visa rolled out by Beijing last month is part of China’s widening effort to catch […]

President Donald Trump has granted a wide-ranging pardon to dozens of individuals linked to efforts to dispute the outcome of the 2020 election, according to U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin.

The sweeping clemency includes well-known allies such as Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman, and Mark Meadows, along with 72 others accused of working to challenge the election’s results.

Trump reportedly signed the pardon on Friday, extending protection to all of his co-defendants in the Georgia prosecution that alleged a coordinated scheme to overturn the state’s vote tally.

Four individuals who accepted plea deals in the Georgia case were among those covered by the new measure.

“This proclamation ends a grave national injustice perpetrated upon the American people following the 2020 Presidential Election and continues the process of national reconciliation,” the pardon reads.

However, the document is clear about one limitation. “This pardon does not apply to the president of the United States,” it states, leaving Trump himself outside the scope of the clemency order.

{Matzav.com}

BREAKING: Explosion in New Delhi, India kills at least 9 and injures several others.

The IDF confirms airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley.

HaGaon HaRav Moshe Shternbuch spoke about the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election in his weekly English-language shiur this week. “The Jews in New York are going through a difficult period,” HaRav Shternbuch began. “A Muslim mayor was elected, and many Jews are afraid of him.” “But we must remember […]

ICE reports receiving over 200,000 applications from people eager to become agents.

In the aftermath of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral race, two regions hundreds of miles apart are experiencing the same boom — and for the same reason. Both Florida’s Boca Raton and Connecticut’s wealthy suburbs are seeing a surge of New Yorkers seeking refuge from what they fear will be […]

Bnei Brak was filled with music, dancing, and celebration as a magnificent wedding brought together two distinguished chasidic dynasties — Lelov and Sanz — in a simcha that lasted an astounding twelve hours, continuing until the mitzvah tantz.

The chasunah celebrated the marriage of the grandson of Rav Ephraim Fishel Motzen, Gaavad of Kiryas HaBaal Shem and son-in-law of the Shefa Chaim of Sanz, Rav Shalom Oberlander’s son, with the granddaughter of the Lelover Rebbe of the United States, daughter of his eldest son, Rav Aharon Biderman.

From the emotional chuppah through the spirited mitzvah tantz, the night was filled with simcha, niggunim, and heartfelt dancing that united chasidim and admirers from both courts. Leading rabbonim and dayanim attended to share in the joy and to honor the illustrious families.

The unforgettable moments — from the chuppah to the concluding mitzvah tantz — were beautifully captured by photographer Moshe Goldstein.

{Matzav.com}

When Dinner Done first hit the shelves, it became more than a cookbook — it was a lifesaver for busy home cooks. With over 100,000 copies sold, it transformed dinnertime in kosher homes everywhere. Now, the Between Carpools team — the women who understand real life in the kitchen — are back with Dinner Done 2, the sequel fans have been waiting for. The beauty of Dinner Done 2 lies in its simplicity. Every recipe uses ingredients you already have, such as chicken cutlets, pasta, vegetables, pantry staples, and turns them into dinners your family will actually love. No complicated steps. No specialty shopping. Just smart, practical recipes that work every single time. These are dishes that come together easily, taste incredible, and look beautiful because great food doesn’t have to be hard. The first Dinner Done made 9×13-pan dinners a staple in kosher kitchens. Dinner Done 2 takes it even further, with more one-pan wonders that save time and cleanup while delivering big flavor. With over 140 new recipes, Dinner Done 2 is packed with fresh, family-friendly ideas for every taste — even the picky ones. Each recipe is tested and reliable, bringing confidence back to your kitchen and smiles to your table. In their heartfelt introduction, the Between Carpools team shares that Dinner Done 2 is their way of saying thank you to the thousands of cooks who embraced the first book. “We wanted to make dinner easier,” they write, “but we realized it became much more — it gave people joy and connection.” And that’s what Dinner Done 2 delivers again — practical, delicious recipes that make cooking feel achievable and meaningful, every single night. Dinner Done 2 — Easy prep. No stress. Dinner Done. Available now at ArtScroll.com and wherever ArtScroll books are sold. {Matzav.com}

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the latest in a series of strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs, killing six people in attacks on two vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The dual strikes on Sunday bring the total number of known attacks up to 19 and the death toll to at least […]

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