FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop After Air Traffic Communications System Overloads — The FAA issued a rare nationwide ground stop after outdated air traffic communications equipment became overloaded, halting departures across the country. The disruption contributed to widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Bessent And Lutnick Clash Over Nvidia Chip-Sales Scandal — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s tensions erupted publicly amid fallout from the Nvidia scandal. The dispute centers on the government’s failure to prevent chips from reaching a Singaporean data-center firm.
Bessent Blames Commerce Department For Failure To Sanction Megaspeed — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faulted the Commerce Department for failing to blacklist Singaporean data-center firm Megaspeed. The dispute adds pressure on the administration over enforcement tied to Nvidia chip sales and alleged security risks.
FAA Ground Stop Triggers Nearly 5,000 Flight Cancellations — Nearly 5,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. after the FAA imposed a rare nationwide ground stop. Thousands of travelers were stranded as the disruption rippled through airports.