Looks like the Navy fixed them. The EMALS are now functional but the Ford won't receive the upgrades till 2019.
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/07/27/emals-catapult-fix-completed-wont-reach-ford-2019/
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/07/27/emals-catapult-fix-completed-wont-reach-ford-2019/