'It's going to compound': Expert predicts more trouble for travelers after FAA cuts

The FAA's 10% flight reduction caused hundreds of delays & cancellations at Sky Harbor. An aviation expert warned the disruption will worsen, stating cuts do not ease the severe stress and financial burden on unpaid air traffic controllers & TSA agents.

Air traffic controllers working without pay leads to travel woes
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Hundreds of flights at Sky Harbor were canceled or delayed Friday as the FAA cut traffic due to controller shortages. An expert predicted the travel chaos will worsen, saying cuts fail to adequately relieve the pressure. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

Foothills Food Bank sees surge in residents needing food assistance

The Foothills Food Bank in Cave Creek has seen a one-third increase in demand, driven by the high cost of groceries and the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding the renewal of federal SNAP benefits.

Arizona SNAP benefits restored after Gov. Hobbs demands 'swift action'

Gov. Katie Hobbs says Arizonans are beginning to see their SNAP benefits being paid in full on Friday, Nov. 7. Here's what we know.

1,000+ flights canceled amid shutdown, FAA cuts
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More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. as of 5 p.m. Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the latest.

Foothills Food Bank sees 33% spike
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A food bank in the Northeast Valley has seen a one-third increase in demand over the past few weeks, driven by the high cost of food and the recent suspension of SNAP. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.

UPS plane crash investigation; government shutdown | FOX 10 Talks
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Syleste Rodriguez, Ron Hoon, Ty Brennan, Anita Roman & Desiree Fluellen talk about the day's biggest stories + NY Times reporter Catie Edmonson talks to us about the government shutdown.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Senate Republicans should use nuclear option to pass continuing resolution

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.

SNAP benefits pause: Gov. Hobbs considers options
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One of the issues resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown revolves around SNAP benefits not being paid in full, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Sky Harbor faces cuts, delays as Mesa airport stays calm
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The FAA is implementing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 high-traffic airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, due to safety concerns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from Mesa Gateway Airport travelers who say there hasn't been any issues.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Phoenix, St. Mary's hold food drive amid SNAP pause
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The city of Phoenix is holding a food drive in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank to collect donations citywide. The effort is intended to help feed community members in need during the lapse in SNAP benefits.

Workers, travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor feeling the government shutdown's impact

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is on a list of airports that will see flight reductions as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. While the reductions are scheduled to start on Nov. 7, travelers and workers alike are already feeling the impact of disruptions linked to the shutdown.

Govt shutdown: Flight reductions affect Sky Harbor
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With federal officials ordering flight reductions at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and other high traffic airports across the country, travelers and workers alike are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach and Brian Webb report.

SNAP pause spurs Phoenix, St. Mary's food drive

The city of Phoenix and St. Mary's Food Bank have partnered to support residents facing food insecurity due to the temporary pause in SNAP benefits caused by the government shutdown.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.