U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is urging the Department of Transportation to extend a proposed $10,000 bonus to all air traffic controllers and FAA technicians who worked during the recent government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said the payment will go only to workers who did not miss a shift. Lawmakers, aviation workers and unions are watching the dispute over who qualifies for the bonus and how the policy could affect safety, morale and staffing in the national airspace system.

The Trump administration is considering an expansion of its existing travel ban to include about 30 additional countries, following the fatal shooting of two National Guard soldiers. Officials across multiple agencies are reviewing security, information-sharing and vetting standards as they weigh broader entry restrictions. The White House has not released a list of countries or a timeline for a decision. An expanded policy could affect travelers, students, workers and families, and may prompt diplomatic responses and legal scrutiny.