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Blame game begins over nationwide flights fiasco | CNN Politics

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November 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there could have been “mistakes made” by contractor L3Harris during a routine procedure that led to the nationwide ground stop, though Duffy said it’s still unclear if contractor error or an equipment malfunction caused the meltdown. He went on to criticize Congress and other contractors that the department works with. CNN’s Rene Marsh reports.

Blame game begins over nationwide flights fiasco | CNN Politics

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there could have been “mistakes made” by contractor L3Harris during a routine procedure that led to the nationwide ground stop, though Duffy said it’s still unclear if contractor error or an equipment malfunction caused the meltdown. He went on to criticize Congress and other contractors that the department works with. CNN’s Rene Marsh reports.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there could have been “mistakes made” by contractor L3Harris during a routine procedure that led to the nationwide ground stop, though Duffy said it’s still unclear if contractor error or an equipment malfunction caused the meltdown. He went on to criticize Congress and other contractors that the department works with. CNN’s Rene Marsh reports.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a press conference today and stated that yesterday’s FAA telecom issues were not the results of a cyberattack.

Passengers at O’Hare International Airport are facing another day of travel disruptions, with some waiting for their bags, others hoping to catch a flight and many still unsure when they’ll get to their destinations.

Frustrated travelers facing delayed or canceled flights at US airports have been taking to social media to document their experiences. Federal officials warned it will take time for airports and airlines to get back to full capacity following a massive grounding.

Frustrated travelers will continue to face delayed or canceled flights and hours-long waits at US airports, as federal officials warned it will take time for airports and airlines to get back to full capacity following a massive grounding.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called for a “complete overhaul” of FAA’s technology systems, citing new equipment overwhelming the old framework as the reason for the ground stop.

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