The revocations punished not just actions but also speeches, articles, and Facebook musings.
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Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Such revocations have increased over the last two years, with about 41% of parolees returning to prison for a rule violation or for committing a new crime in October 2025, compared to about 31% in October 2023.
Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Delays and cancellations in plane travel were also caused by air traffic control issues, which won't happen this time around since the shutdown won't pertain to the Transportation Department.
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