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1. YesterdayThe RegisterAll US flights grounded by FAADuffy raised a request to Congress for $50 billion to upgrade air traffic control systems after the ground stop.

   26 articles · 19 outlets · Chicago Tribune, Gizmodo, New York Post, The Verge, TechCrunch, MS NOW, TIME, USA Today, NBC News, Daily Mail, Fox News

   1. 2d agoChicago TribunePickupFederal Aviation Administration grounds flights nationwide
   2. 2d agoThe Detroit NewsPickupFAA grounds all departing flights due to extraordinary circumstance, safety reasons
   3. YesterdayCincinnati EnquirerPickup'Everything was like chaos.' FAA lifts ground stop, CVG travel stalled
   4. YesterdayGizmodo‘This Isn’t Another 9/11’: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop ‘Due to Extraordinary Circumstances’
   5. YesterdaySecurityWeekPickupFAA Ground Stop Issued Due to ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’
   6. YesterdayFlorida TodayPickupWatch live: Airports, flights affected by nationwide FAA ground stop
   7. YesterdayThe RegisterPickupAll US flights grounded by FAA
   8. YesterdayThe War ZonePickupFAA Orders Ground Stop For All Flights Across The U.S. (Updated)
   9. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop latest updates: Duffy says routers in Arkansas and Texas are under investigation; maker says they ‘did not fail’; Trump blames Biden
   10. YesterdayNew York PostPickupCause of FAA ground stop revealed after a million US fliers stranded, chaos at airports
   11. YesterdayYahooPickupDuffy points finger at FAA contractor for nationwide ground stop
   12. YesterdayThe VergePickupWork to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
   13. YesterdayTechCrunchPickupTransportation secretary blames ‘routine’ equipment upgrade for grounding flights nationwide
   14. YesterdayMS NOWPickup‘We don’t believe so’: Duffy dismisses cyberattack as cause for air traffic shutdown
   15. YesterdayGizmodoPickupTransportation Secretary Gestures Vaguely at Copper Wiring to Explain Flight Grounding
   16. YesterdayTIMEPickupAir Traffic Control Systems Are Outdated. What’s Being Done to Prevent Another Outage?
   17. YesterdayThe Detroit NewsPickupFAA ground stop blamed on router installed by contractor
   18. YesterdayUSA TodayEarliestFAA contractor, router focus of investigation into air traffic halt
   19. 11h agoChicago TribunePickupPresident Trump breaks silence on nationwide ground stop and demands more money from Congress
   20. 8h agoYahooPickupWhat halted thousands of US flights? Probe focuses on a single router
   21. 6h agoNBC NewsTransportation secretary says he doesn’t apologize for FAA’s nationwide ground stop
   22. 5h agoYahooPickupTrump breaks silence, calls for FAA funding after airline ground stop
   23. 4h agoNew York PostPickupTrump blames Biden admin for FAA outage debacle — as he repeats Duffy’s call to spend billions on upgrades
   24. 3h agoDaily MailPickupTrump speaks out about nationwide flight shutdown after CNN's Dana Bash loses her cool demanding why president was 'missing'
   25. 3h agoMS NOWPickupTrump finally addresses nationwide air traffic fiasco by blaming Biden
   26. 25m agoFox NewsPickupFAA ground stop timeline: Weekend chaos grounds planes and postpones games

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding797 linked
2. 2d agoChicago TribuneFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problemsThe FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications failure at air traffic control centers, which Transportation Secretary Duffy blamed on aging technology overloaded by new equipment.

   7 articles · WIRED, Chron, SFGATE, The Weather Channel (weather.com), Daily Mail

   1. 2d agoChicago TribunePickupFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide air traffic control communications problems
   2. YesterdayWIREDPickupThe FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over
   3. YesterdayThe Associated PressEarliestFAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Hourslong Shutdown. Duffy Blames Aging Technology.
   4. 7h agoChronPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   5. 6h agoSFGATEPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   6. 3h agoThe Weather Channel (weather.com)PickupUS air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by Sunday, FAA says
   7. 1h agoDaily MailPickupSean Duffy reveals when delays at airports should finally ease after pandemonium ground stop

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding280 linked
3. YesterdayChicago TribuneWhat to know about flying after the US nationwide ground stopDuffy and Mullin's joint White House press conference on the FAA's five-hour nationwide ground stop drew attention for visible disagreement over whether a cyberattack or outdated equipment caused the communications failure.

   26 articles · 13 outlets · Daily Mail, Scientific American, Deadline, Axios, USA Today, Business Insider, Los Angeles Times, SFGATE, New York Post, Fox News

   1. YesterdayDaily MailPickupNew AI traffic control system is 'being looked at' as possible cause of airport ground stop: Live updates
   2. YesterdayScientific AmericanPickupFAA grounds all U.S. flights after air traffic control system becomes 'overwhelmed'
   3. YesterdayDeadlinePickupNationwide FAA Ground Stop Lifted; Radar “Instability,” Old System Was Root Of Airspace Shutdown, Transportation Secretary Insists
   4. YesterdayAxiosPickupFAA ends hours-long nationwide ground stop
   5. YesterdayYahooPickupUS air travel resumption will 'take time' after hours-long stop
   6. YesterdayYahooPickupUS says airspace now 'opened up,' no cyberattack
   7. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA says nationwide ground stop is over after thousands of flights canceled
   8. YesterdayUSA TodayPickupThousands were stranded at America's airports. What went wrong?
   9. YesterdayBusiness InsiderPickupTrump's transportation chief demands $50 billion to prevent another huge FAA fiasco
   10. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupWhat caused the national ground stop? Here is what we know
   11. YesterdayNextgov/FCWPickupLegacy tech issue led to FAA’s nationwide ground stop
   12. YesterdayYahooPickupTransportation Secretary Encourages College Football Teams to ‘Reach Out to the FAA’ Following Nationwide Ground Stop
   13. YesterdayYahooPickupBipartisan Outrage After Sean Duffy Presser: ‘Biggest F*ck You to The American People’
   14. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA shutdown exposes aging air traffic systems despite billions in upgrades
   15. YesterdayDaily MailPickupAmericans face day of travel hell after worst airport crisis since 9/11 left 1.5 million passengers stranded with more than 3,100 flights delayed or canceled today... while White House says it could happen AGAIN
   16. YesterdayChicago TribunePickupWhat to know about flying after the US nationwide ground stop
   17. YesterdayYahooPickupCopper wire upgrade behind US flight suspension, transport secretary says
   18. YesterdaySFGATEPickupWhat to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
   19. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop ends, flight cancellations, delays continue at airports
   20. YesterdayYahooPickupThousands Of Flights Canceled As Airlines Struggle To Recover From Ground-Stop Chaos
   21. YesterdayYahooPickupFAA ground stop latest updates: Thousands more flights canceled Saturday; officials blame overloaded routers; no sign of cyberattack
   22. YesterdayDaily MailEarliestAwkward moment transportation secretary appears to nudge Mullin as he stumbles over excuses for massive FAA system malfunction that led to catastrophic ground stop
   23. YesterdayNew York PostPickupShameless Pete Buttigieg slams FAA nationwide ground stop — despite being transportation boss when last one happened
   24. YesterdayYahooPickup'Biggest **** You To The American People': Critics Slam Duffy Over Flight Shutdown Response
   25. YesterdayFox NewsPickupFormer top FAA official warns of 48-hour recovery after aging tech 'overwhelmed' ahead of ground stop
   26. 23h agoYahooPickupNational Security Expert Trashes Excuses For Flight Shutdown: 'There Are Lots Of Questions'

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding1170 linked
4. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in oceanSpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.

   8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Sun, Space.com, Le Monde

   1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
   3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
   5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
   6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
   7. 23h agoSouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 21h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked
5. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesAirport nightmares continue as FAA struggles to pinpoint blame for historic meltdownAn FAA telecom cutover by contractor L3 Harris triggered a router flood that forced a more-than-four-hour nationwide ground stop, with DOT still determining whether the contractor or the new equipment was at fault.

   4 articles · Chron, New York Post

   1. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesEarliestAirport nightmares continue as FAA struggles to pinpoint blame for historic meltdown
   2. YesterdayYahooPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
   3. YesterdayChronPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
   4. 23h agoNew York PostPickupTravelers Scrambling at SoCal Airports After FAA Ground Stop

   Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding129 linked
6. 2d agoChron · research by SpaceXSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catchSpaceX plans to catch both the Starship ship and its V3 Super Heavy booster at the Starbase tower on Starship Flight 15, which could launch as soon as Friday pending regulatory approval.

   3 articles · 4 outlets · The Hill

   1. 4d agoSpaceQPickupStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages
   2. 2d agoChronPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   3. 17h agoThe HillPickupSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence94 linked
7. 3h agoYahooPete Hegseth defended his anti-trans slurs under penalty of perjury. The DOJ wants them excluded from trialDOJ asks Judge Ana Reyes to exclude Pete Hegseth's anti-trans statements from evidence in Talbott v. Trump, as Hegseth's sworn answers defend his language.1 outlet20 linked
8. YesterdayThe HillAI company behind FAA's SMART tool denies link to ground stop, Duffy confirmsFAA lifted a nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications outage caused by overloaded switches and routers in its aging infrastructure, and officials ruled out the SMART AI system as a cause.

   2 articles

   1. YesterdayAVwebEarliestFAA Rules Out SMART AI System as Cause of Nationwide Ground Stop
   2. YesterdayThe HillPickupAI company behind FAA's SMART tool denies link to ground stop, Duffy confirms

   AIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding50 linked
9. 3d agoAVweb · research by Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA Expands AI-Assisted Traffic Management NationwideFAA awarded Air Space Intelligence a broader 12-year contract worth $875 million to develop the SMART system, which is now expanding nationwide.

   3 articles · Ars Technica, Ars Technica Space

   1. 3d agoAVwebEarliestFAA Expands AI-Assisted Traffic Management Nationwide
   2. 2d agoArs TechnicaPickupFAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace
   3. YesterdayArs Technica SpacePickupFAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace

   AIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding37 linked
10. YesterdayDeseret NewsFlights halted at airports across U.S. due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA saysThe FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on all flights after communications failures at regional air traffic control centers, the first such stop since January 2023.

    3 articles · Chron, SFGATE

    1. YesterdayChronEarliestTrump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume
    2. YesterdayDeseret NewsPickupFlights halted at airports across U.S. due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
    3. YesterdaySFGATEPickupThe Latest: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the US

    Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding122 linked
11. Yesterdayarchive.phTrump's Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Prime Integrator to Oversee Construction of Brand New Air Traffic Control System | Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA announces selection of a prime integrator to oversee construction of a new air traffic control system.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding21 linked
12. YesterdayFortuneDelta CEO says air traffic control systems are so outdated that some commercial flight routes were faster in the 1950s than they are todayDuffy asks Congress to appropriate $50 billion for air traffic control modernization, against cost estimates of $12.5 billion and $31 billion or more.1 outlet23 linked
13. YesterdayWIREDNo Pilots. Few Air Traffic Controllers. What Could Go Wrong?WIRED reports on the rapid AI build-out in aviation, including the FAA's SMART air traffic tool, Joby's autonomous Cessna flight, drone delivery expansion, and lingering safety and workforce concerns.1 outletRoboticsAI22 linked
14. YesterdayThe SunMoment student pilot on first solo flight panics as he’s suddenly told to land in FAA chaos – ‘I don’t know what to do’Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asks Congress for $50 billion in emergency funding to replace legacy air traffic control equipment.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding29 linked
15. YesterdayYahooL3Harris system at the center of FAA communications breakdown, Duffy saysTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said an L3Harris router update on an FAA communications network triggered the crash and reboot behind the November 13 nationwide ground stop.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding39 linked
16. 5d agoWorld Nuclear NewsUS issues landmark construction permit for Texas SMR plantThe NRC has cleared X-energy's Long Mott high-temperature gas reactor in Texas for construction, marking the first such approval in nearly six decades, while Dow still has not committed to the project.

    6 articles · TechCrunch

    1. 5d agoWorld Nuclear NewsPickupUS issues landmark construction permit for Texas SMR plant
    2. 5d agoCanary MediaEarliestAnother novel nuclear project gets green light to start construction
    3. 5d agoTechCrunchPickupX-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactors
    4. 5d agoANS Nuclear NewswirePickupNRC issues construction permit for Dow/X-energy Long Mott project
    5. 3d agoInside Climate NewsFeds Greenlight Construction of Advanced Nuclear Reactors in Texas
    6. 3d agoLatitude MediaIs nuclear finally moving faster?

    Energy93 linked
17. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesDemocrats press Trump administration for answers as nationwide ground stop grips U.S. air travelDemocrats including Reps. Ted Lieu and Ro Khanna and Sen. Tammy Duckworth are pressing the Trump administration and FAA for answers and investigations after a nationwide ground stop caused by an apparent communications outage, which officials have not ruled out as linked to the SMART AI tool.1 outletAIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding38 linked
18. 6d agoYahooArticles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm routRep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war powers, civilian casualties, boat strikes, Venezuela, Yemen, and the Sen. Mark Kelly investigation, with a House procedural vote set for Nov. 10, 2026.

    14 articles · 7 outlets · NBC News, Los Angeles Times, MS NOW, USA Today, TIME, Fox News

    1. 6d agoYahooPickupTrump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
    2. 6d agoNBC NewsPickupGOP Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
    3. 6d agoYahooPickupArticles of impeachment against Hegseth introduced in the House as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
    4. 6d agoYahooPickupRepublican lawmaker launches bid to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
    5. 5d agoLos Angeles TimesPickupHegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
    6. 5d agoMS NOWHegseth’s impeachment vote puts Republicans in the hot seat after election losses
    7. 5d agoYahooPickupPete Hegseth calls Thomas Massie's impeachment effort 'sabotage' as GOP criticism over the Iran war mounts after midterm rout
    8. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pete Hegseth faces impeachment. What must happen before he's removed as defense secretary
    9. 5d agoYahooPickupWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
    10. 5d agoUSA TodayEarliestWhy Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment
    11. 4d agoTIMEHouse Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
    12. 4d agoYahooPickupTrump takes victory lap after House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
    13. 4d agoYahooPickupHow the Hegseth Impeachment Almost Came Together—and Then Fell Completely Apart
    14. 2d agoFox NewsPickupPete Hegseth impeachment effort dies in the House as absent Democrats couldn't beat the traffic

    House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress425 linked
19. 2d agoFederal News NetworkNot a prime or small opportunity: Why we can’t depend on legacy procurement processes to bring the next wave of C-UAS innovationAn AimLock executive argues that legacy defense procurement and regulatory burdens are slowing counter-drone innovation and that small and mid-sized firms need acquisition and regulatory reform to lead.1 outletRoboticsDefense12 linked
20. YesterdayNBC NewsDuffy details timeline of ground stop, demands more FAA fundingTransportation Secretary Duffy laid out the timeline of the nationwide FAA ground stop while pressing Congress for additional FAA funding.1 outletDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding53 linked
21. 2d agoSpace.comDouble-catch drama: Why Starship's Flight 15 is so important to SpaceXSpaceX's Starship Flight 15 will try to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage, a first step toward full reusability and high-cadence launches by 2030.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence47 linked
22. YesterdayYahooHomeland Secretary Assures FAA Crisis Is ‘Not Another 9/11,’ Won’t Rule Out AI Mishap or Cyber AttackDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the FAA's nationwide ground stop caused by a telecommunications outage is not a 9/11-style attack, while declining to rule out AI mishap or cyber causes.1 outletCyberDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding27 linked
23. YesterdayBusiness InsiderFAA SMART AI system vendor and Microsoft both say ground stop isn't their faultAir Space Intelligence and Microsoft both publicly denied any role in the FAA's nationwide ground stop that grounded thousands of flights on a Friday in November 2026.1 outletAIDuffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding25 linked
24. 6d agoAl JazeeraUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwideFive federal departments signed a new interagency MOU to unify how counter-drone technologies are tested and deployed in U.S. civilian airspace, led by the White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty.

    4 articles · 2 outlets

    1. 6d agoAl JazeeraPickupUS agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
    2. 5d agoDefenseScoopEarliestAgencies agree to counter unauthorized drones without compromising civilian safety, under new MOU
    3. 4d agoDefenseScoopHegseth issues ‘corrected copy’ of recently unveiled counter-drone guidance
    4. 2d agoDefenseScoopCounter-UAS task force turns to Intelligence Community for input on real-world threat assessments

    RoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment over US airspace125 linked
25. 3d agoDroneLifeZipline Proposes Up to 130,000 Daily Drone Deliveries in Arizona, With 24-Hour OperationsZipline seeks FAA approval for up to 130,000 daily drone deliveries across Phoenix and Tucson with 24-hour operations, as disclosed in an FAA draft environmental assessment open for public comment.1 outletRobotics1 linked
26. 6d agoDroneLife · research by FBIDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls for More Affordable, Effective Counter-Drone TechnologyAt a Maryland counter-drone forum, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged industry to build more affordable counter-UAS systems that protect civilian sites beyond federal facilities.

    4 articles

    1. 6d agoDroneLifeEarliestDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls for More Affordable, Effective Counter-Drone Technology
    2. 6d agoDroneLifePickupFEMA Urges State and Local Agencies to Act on Counter-Drone Readiness
    3. 3d agoDroneLifeFBI Plans to Triple Counter-Drone Training Capacity for State and Local Agencies
    4. 2d agoDroneLifePickupWhite House Puts Drone Security at the Top of Its Agenda

    RoboticsDefense14 linked
27. 5d agoReasonImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free SpeechMassie's proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth, which the House is considering, target the lethal boat-strike campaign and the retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly as free-speech violations.

    2 articles

    1. 5d agoReasonPickupImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech
    2. 5d agoYahooEarliestImpeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech

    House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress67 linked
28. 5d agoReasonMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's ImpeachmentRep. Thomas Massie plans to force a House vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and alleged retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly.

    2 articles

    1. 6d agoYahooEarliestRepublican moves to force Pete Hegseth impeachment vote this week
    2. 5d agoReasonPickupMassie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment

    House Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress82 linked
29. 6d agoYahooPete Hegseth’s Failure to LearnFormer military officer and columnist argues in The Bulwark that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has failed to grow into the job nearly two years after his confirmation, citing the Iran war, personnel purges, and combative relations with Congress and allies.2 outletsHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress57 linked
30. 6d agoDroneLifeFederal Agreement Could Cut Counter-Drone Reviews to 24 HoursFive federal departments signed an FAA-coordinated memorandum of understanding that standardizes counter-drone safety reviews and could cut reviews of previously evaluated systems to about 24 hours.1 outletRoboticsDefenseFederal agencies sign memo to speed counter-drone deployment over US airspace30 linked
31. 6d agoYahooPennStart test track snags nearly $5M to train first responders, cut traffic deathsU.S. DOT awarded $4.75 million to RIDC, PennStart and Westmoreland County for the Beyond the Crash golden-hour emergency response project at the PennStart test track.1 outlet2 linked
32. 6d agoYahooHegseth denied promotions to military members who promoted DEI and the Covid vaccine: reportHegseth reportedly withheld flag and general officer promotions from at least 12 officers over prior Covid vaccine and DEI-related activities, bypassing the merit-based promotion process.1 outlet22 linked
33. 7d agoAxiosTrump's AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten to investigateBlanche refused on CNN and Fox to rule out criminal charges against Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, after Trump ordered DOJ to probe Democrats threatening investigations.1 outletDemocrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia10 linked
34. 7d agoAxiosBlanche dismisses Means allegations as GOP's MAHA feud deepensBlanche brushed off Calley Means' corruption claims against Susie Wiles and her White House allies, as ex-FDA chief Marty Makary and Rep. Marlin Stutzman called for scrutiny of tobacco and kratom lobbying influence.1 outlet12 linked
35. 7d agoPoliticoRep. Robert Garcia: ‘The days of us not fighting back are over’Ranking Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia pledged on CNN to launch Oversight Committee probes of Trump administration officials and family members, while Attorney General Todd Blanche condemned the plan as threats.1 outletDemocrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia11 linked
36. 9d agoDefenseScoopDirector of GPS Innovation Alliance warns of risks to civilians from military testing of jamming and spoofing technologiesGPS Innovation Alliance director Lisa Dyer warns that military jamming and spoofing tests are endangering civilians, citing an NTSB preliminary report on a fatal May crash near White Sands.1 outletDefense6 linked
37. 10d agoDefense OneCancellations, investigations, and even impeachment could be ahead under Democratic CongressDefense One analysis forecasts that a Democratic-controlled Congress will push back on Defense Secretary Hegseth's initiatives, including Golden Dome, Golden Fleet and AUTOWARCOM, and possibly impeach him.1 outletSpaceDefenseHouse Republicans table Massie's Hegseth impeachment articles ahead of Democratic Congress39 linked
38. 13d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against TrumpSemafor reports that corporate America is readying executives for likely post-midterm Democratic congressional scrutiny over business dealings that courted President Trump.

    7 articles

    1. 13d agoSemaforDemocrats weigh ‘lawfare’ against Trump
    2. 12d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats eye post-election powers
    3. 12d agoSemaforEarliestCorporate America prepares for post-midterm Democratic backlash
    4. 11d agoSemaforDemocrats turn scrutiny to tech CEOs and Trump officials
    5. 11d agoSemaforPickupDemocrats to focus on affordability and corruption probes
    6. 11d agoSemafor‘Out for blood’: Investigations overshadow dealmaking in newly divided Washington
    7. 9d agoSemaforDemocrats’ CEO targets remain a work in progress

    Democrats plan House oversight probes as Blanche won't rule out charges against Garcia47 linked
39. 11d agoDefense OnePentagon is beginning to follow Ukraine into wider use of ground robotsDefense One reports the Pentagon is slowly moving toward wider UGV adoption, trailing Ukraine's scale while funding and fielding projects like USMC NMESIS and Overland AI IBEX.1 outletRoboticsDefensePentagon pushes ground robots as DARPA tests GPS-free UGVs at Fort Knox7 linked
40. 13d agoNextgov/FCWUS order to purge Acronis tied to years of scrutiny over Russian tiesDHS ordered federal civilian agencies to fully remove Acronis software by January 27, 2027, following a FASC risk recommendation tied to the company's Russian development ties.1 outletCyber10 linked
41. SFOct 21Space FoundationWashington Updates – Boosting Starship CadenceSpace Foundation's weekly digest flags an FAA environmental review of SpaceX's proposal to lift Starship launches at Starbase to as many as 456 a year, with comments due Nov. 30.1 outletSpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence41 linked

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