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Dan McCabe said air traffic controllers haven't received a full paycheck since mid-September because of the shutdown.
THC selzers, the beverages that have grown in popularity as an alternative to alcohol over the last several years, may soon be made federally illegal
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
While a resolution to the federal shutdown would restore SNAP benefits and airline operations, a separate and critical issue of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies remains unresolved, potentially impacting the affordability of health insurance for millions.
Airlines have canceled more than 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts last week to ease demand on control towers, which are short-staffed during the federal government shutdown.
More than one million people in North Carolina felt the shutdown's impact personally when SNAP benefits were not paid, and food banks nationwide have seen an increase in demand. Stein and Hunt volunteered on Tuesday at the food bank, and his office, alongside private partners, provided nearly $22 million to North Carolina Food Banks to support families struggling to put food on the table during the shutdown.
Part of the recently passed Senate spending bill, intended to reopen the government, proposes a ban on the sale of many hemp-derived THC products by lowering the allowable THC limit to 0.4 milligrams. Some hemp store owners claim it would effectively illegalize 99% of their current inventory.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump during the federal government shutdown, mischaracterized the Trump administration's actions related to food aid for low-income families.
The U.S. Senate approved a deal to end the government shutdown after eight Democrats sided with all Republicans. It now heads to the House of Representatives.
President Donald Trump's administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The back and forth has created uncertainty for people who depend on the aid.
Flight chaos hits Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte airports as a government shutdown disrupts operations. Travelers face cancellations and delays, impacting holiday plans. Airlines and officials scramble to mitigate the fallout. Discover the latest updates and advice for affected passengers.
As the fourth week of the federal shutdown closed, Charlotte and other airports called for a ground stop to ease pressure on flight controlers.
40 days into the government shutdown, cancellations for U.S. airlines topped 2,000 on Sunday. While RDU isn't one of the 40 airports facing cuts, travelers coming in and out of the airport tell WRAL News they are feeling the impact of these disruptions.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
The first wave of flight cancellations ordered by the Trump administration in response to the government shutdown hit airports across the United States on Friday, foreshadowing what could be wider disruptions in air travel if Congress does not reach a spending deal soon.
Niraj Chokshi, Karoun Demirjian and Michael Levenson, New York Times
The FAA initially asked that major airlines cut their flight traffic by 10 percent. Airlines are suggesting travelers book a backup flight just in case of delays or cancellations.
Airlines raced Thursday to rework plans and prepare customers and workers for disruptions this weekend, when a reduction of flights is set to take effect at the nation's busiest airports.
Niraj Chokshi and Christine Chung, New York Times
Flight cuts are about to become more common as the government shutdown continues. WRAL's 5 on Your Side outlines your rights as a ticket holder.
RDU isn't expected to be one of the airports targeted by FAA cuts. However, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the traveler experience.
There are 40 airports that will see flights cut from the extended government shutdown. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is not one of them, but RDU carries direct service to many of the affected airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
North Carolina's Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning about fake food drive schemes exploiting the ongoing government shutdown. Learn what to look for if you spot one online.
