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President Trump lashed out at air traffic controllers who called out during the government shutdown, warning of docking pay and no severance, while praising those who stayed on duty as 'GREAT PATRIOTS' and proposing $10,000 bonuses. The union said controllers have worked unpaid for over 40 days amid a preexisting staffing shortage. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commended workers; former secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed Trump’s remarks. With the FAA cutting flights up to 10% at 40 major airports, travelers endured more than 4,500 cancellations and 18,000 delays, leaving some to rent cars or plan long drives.

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