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Lawmakers grill FAA's Bryan Bedford on safety and air traffic controller shortage

Podcast: Morning Edition
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 155
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Summary

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford faces tough questions from lawmakers about the state of the nation's air traffic control system and its efforts to increase staffing.