Markwayne Mullin serves as DHS Secretary, while Sean Duffy oversees US aviation as Transportation Secretary, and Copa Airlines operates routes to the US.

The entities involved

• Markwayne Mullin →

  American politician (born 1977)

  • Initial widespread air traffic problems were reported across Boston, New York, and Chicago on November 13, 2026.12:57
  • The administration is pushing forward a mass deportation agenda.07:47
• Copa Airlines →

  flag-carrier airline of Panama

  • Multiple airlines are adjusting operations, including Conviasa restarting flights from Caracas to Havana and Air Europa making technical stops near Havana.Wed 16:17
• Sean Duffy →

  Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Omada Health

  • FAA issued a nationwide ground stop across the US on November 1, 2026, following a communications failure, which Sean Duffy revealed.11:22
  • FAA issued notices and orders impacting military flights and airport operations at specific locations.07:21

Related events

• Mullin and Duffy discussed the FAA ground stop disruption, with Mullin supporting Duffy's infrastructure funding demands.05:43
• Markwayne Mullin is appointed Homeland Security Secretary under Donald Trump, where he blames Joe Biden for issues and DHS carries out arrests of illegal immigrants from Mexico.Jun 25
• Markwayne Mullin, leading the DHS, is executing the administration's vision for electoral overhaul and enforcing election security.Sep 14
• Markwayne Mullin replaced Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, and the administration responded to calls for increased deportations.Aug 27