America's chaotic future with air travel

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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, May. 26, 2025 THE LATEST How Newark Airport became America's canary in the coal mine By William J. McGee How Newark Airport became America's canary in the coal mine By William J. McGee Over the past several weeks, Newark Liberty International Airport has become Exhibit A for everything that's gone wrong with flying in America. Air traffic control systems have failed repeatedly. Flight delays and cancellations have mounted, even as the summer travel season kicked off Memorial Day weekend with near-record numbers of air travelers nationwide.   Sadly, Newark is not the exception; it's a harbinger of all we can expect in years to come. America is experiencing both an aviation safety meltdown and a monopolization crisis. They are combining to make flying both more expensive and more dangerous.   This is a preview of William J. McGee's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES JARED BERNSTEIN Republicans' big bill scared bond markets. That's bad news for your wallet. Investors are worried that Trump and the GOP are acting in ways that will both lower growth and raise interest rates, a toxic combination. Read more. JESSICA RIEDL Trump's tax cut plan will be cripplingly expensive for most Americans The House-passed Republican tax cut will likely exceed the cost of three of the most expensive laws over the past decade combined. Read more. DERRICK JOHNSON America's broken promise to do better after George Floyd American policing continues to embrace racial profiling, gives officers latitude to be aggressive and generally shields them from liability. Read more.   ERIN GLORIA RYAN Long live 'Sesame Street,' the show that taught me what my parents never could My parents read to me every night and bought me preschool workbooks. But the effect "Sesame Street" had on me was distinct from anything they could do. Read more.  TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Trump says Putin 'has gone absolutely crazy' after Russia's latest attack on Ukraine  WATCH NOW POLITICSNATION Five years after George Floyd's death, his brother remembers a 'demonic' day WATCH NOW WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT Crypto trader arrested in NYC after allegedly torturing a tourist for his Bitcoin password WATCH NOW THE WEEKEND Chicago mayor on DOJ investigation: 'Clear demonstration of intimidation' WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC In the latest episode of "Why Is This Happening?," Chris Hayes is joined by Arjun Singh, co-host of the "Lever Time" podcast, to discuss the infighting among Republicans over taxes. Listen now, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and bonus content. Sunday, MSNBC Films presents the final episode of "David Frost Vs." The six-part documentary series explores the legacy of legendary host David Frost through his iconic interviews with guests from President Richard Nixon to Elton John, examining political and cultural moments of the 20th century that still resonate today. The series concludes with the historical conflict in the Middle East, featuring conversations with key leaders. Watch the final episode of "David Frost Vs" Sunday at 9pm Eastern on MSNBC. Plus, if you missed the first five episodes, catch up tonight with a marathon kicking off at 10pm Eastern.    MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE