FAA slows flights amid shutdown SNAP ruling | JQJO

The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at busy airports as the shutdown leaves short-staffed, unpaid controllers, prompting airline cancellations and traveler anxiety. The Trump administration is appealing a ruling to restore full SNAP benefits today after a judge said partial payments fell short and pointed to customs revenue. As the shutdown becomes the longest, some Trump allies urge a domestic focus. An NPR analysis finds drivers with poor credit pay far more for auto insurance. Also in brief: a D.C. sandwich-assault acquittal and preliminary shareholder approval of a conditional Musk pay package at Tesla.