Politics · November 13, 2026
Mullin says FAA ground stop caused by telecommunications outage
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy briefed the media on Friday following a nationwide FAA ground stop. Secretary Mullin stated that the disruption was caused by a telecommunications outage and emphasized that there is currently no indication of a 'nefarious attack' or threat to the United States. While the Department of Homeland Security continues to investigate the root cause of the outage, the nationwide ground stop has reportedly been lifted.
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- CBS NewsMBFC: Right-Center
Mullin says FAA ground stop caused by telecommunications outage
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Mullin: No indication of 'nefarious attack' on FAA as DHS investigates root cause of telecom outage
Read at The Hill ↗ - NPRMBFC: Left-Center
DHS head Mark Waye Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop
Read at NPR ↗ - Washington ExaminerMBFC: Right-Center
WATCH LIVE: Duffy, Mullin brief media on FAA ground stop
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Reported across the spectrum
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin briefed reporters on Friday regarding the FAA ground stop.
- Mullin stated the ground stop was caused by a telecommunications outage.
- There is no indication of a nefarious attack or threat to the U.S. at this time.
- The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the root cause of the outage.
- The briefing took place at the White House.
Reported by only some outlets
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared alongside Mullin to address the media.
- Secretary Duffy announced that the nationwide ground stop has been lifted.
- Some international flights were able to depart despite the stop.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the logistics of the outage and the safety of travelers during the disruption.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the briefings by Duffy and Mullin while placing the incident in the context of broader FAA modernization and labor issues.
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
emphasize the ongoing investigation into the root cause while relaying government assurances of safety.
Where coverage diverges
Coverage diverges along left/right lines — see Framing tab for specifics.
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