Politics● Elevated48m ago · Nov 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
WATCH: Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says FAA flight stoppage 'isn't another 9/11'
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from PBS NewsHour · United States · North America
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there are no indications of an attack against the nation, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems.
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