Rare nationwide ground stop ordered at airports over communication issues: FAA
ABC News reports that the FAA ordered a rare nationwide ground stop at all airports on 13 November 2026 over a communication issue affecting air traffic control, only the second such stop since 11 September 2001. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FAA technicians are investigating, and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters there was no indication of a nefarious attack, saying, "This isn't another 9/11."
