The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning on Tuesday night, October 7th, 2025, of nationwide disruptions due to severe staffing shortages impacting major air traffic control centers in Chicago, Nashville, Houston, and Las Vegas. In parallel, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem instructed members of the National Guard in Oregon to "get ready" on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, despite a judicial order that challenges President Donald Trump's authority to deploy them in the state. This comes as the FAA's warning highlights ongoing operational challenges within critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Maine Governor Janet Mills is poised to announce a bid for the U.S. Senate as early as next week, according to Axios. This potential announcement is seen as a significant recruitment win for Democratic leaders, who believe Mills possesses the necessary name recognition and reputation to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has reportedly been lobbying Mills to enter the race for months. In international news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently on an official visit to Albania, a trip that follows his decision to drop his reelection bid. Adams described New York City as "the Albania of America" during his visit. Previous reports from October 7th, 2025, detailed that the Nashville air traffic control facility was scheduled for a five-hour closure on the night of October 7th, 2025, due to staffing shortages, marking the second FAA facility to face such issues in as many days. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice had charged Jairin Anzaldua-Ervin with assault on a federal police officer at the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, October 7th, 2025. The Trump administration also announced on October 7th, 2025, that tariff revenue would be used to fund the WIC program amidst the ongoing government shutdown, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launching operations against alleged "leftist terror cells" in Texas on the same day.
