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DHS head Markwayne Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop

By Deepa Shivaram

Published November 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM PST

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.

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Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.

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