Duffy: Federal government reducing flights out of Newark airport

GLEN RIDGE, N.J. — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government had reduced the number of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport after two major air traffic control technology outages.In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" that aired Sunday, Duffy sought to reassure Americans of the safety of flying through Newark, while acknowledging the need for significant changes.When asked if it was still safe to fly into and out of Newark, Duffy said, "It is," and