Supporters Rally Around Former Foster Youth Advocate Jailed, Facing Deportation
Since August 2025, 25-year-old Axel Pecero has been detained at Adelanto and faces deportation. Supporters organized vigils, fundraising,…
Articles by Robert Pyne
US Bishops Denounce Indiscriminate Mass Deportation of Immigrants
The USCCB’s November 12, 2025 pastoral message condemned “indiscriminate mass deportation,” passed overwhelmingly after Cardinal Cupich’s amendment. Bishops…
A Day Without Fear: Chicagoans Buy Out Street Vendors Amid Crackdown
Coordinated "buy outs" in Chicago see neighbors purchase entire vendor inventories at dawn, using cash or digital transfers,…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affected ATC Recruitment and Training
The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028. Oklahoma City’s FAA…
How Airlines Are Preparing for Thanksgiving After the Shutdown
The shutdown ended November 12, 2025, but airline recovery will be uneven ahead of Thanksgiving. FAA flight caps…
Will Airlines Face Long-Term Operational Hurdles After the Shutdown?
Delayed aircraft deliveries, widespread labor shortfalls, and rising maintenance and payroll costs are constraining 2025 airline capacity. The…
Top Airports Hit by the 10% November 2025 Flight Reduction
In November 2025, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports—phased from 4% to 10%—affecting about 1,800 flights and…
When Will the FAA Lift the 10% Capacity Rules at Airports?
Amid a shutdown-driven staffing crunch, the FAA capped flights at 40 major airports at 10% through daytime hours.…
Will International Arrivals See Longer Wait Times After the Shutdown?
Shutdown-driven TSA and controller pay delays have pushed callout rates up, causing up to three-hour waits at international…