The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended all flights across the country until further notice, describing the action as due to "extraordinary circumstances and for safety reasons." Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, announced that the situation was caused by a communication issue that affected all regional air traffic control centers. Meanwhile, Mark Wayne Mullin, the Secretary of Homeland Security, emphasized that there is no threat to the public and added that the flight suspension was taken purely out of an abundance of caution.
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Flight Suspensions Across the U.S.; Homeland Security Secretary Says No Signs of Attack
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November 14, 2026
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The FAA has halted all flights in the U.S. due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin reassured the public that there is no threat. This situation highlights the importance of communication systems in aviation safety.
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