Duffy says ‘certain parts’ of airspace may be closed next week due to prolonged shutdown

Published November 4, 2025 3:18pm ET



Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that “certain parts” of the nation’s airspace will most likely be closed next week because of the government shutdown, now 35 days long and counting.

During a press conference, the Cabinet official warned that “mass chaos” would ensue regarding air travel if Senate Democrats do not agree to fund the federal government through Nov. 21.

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