Live updates: FAA grounds flights nationwide due to communications problemsThe Associated Press is running live updates on the Federal Aviation Administration's nationwide ground stop of Friday, 13 November 2026, imposed over communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, the first such halt since January 2023; more than 600 flights were diverted, cargo operations were affected, and sports teams and travelers were stranded. Officials including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was no indication of an attack, while United and American Airlines said airborne flights would continue.