# House Democrat calls FAA stop ‘quite disturbing’

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2 outlets covering · First listed: The Hill, Nov 13, 2026, 5:22 PM · Read it: <https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/6220064-garcia-calls-faa-ground-stop-disturbing/>

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) called the nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday “quite disturbing.” “This is quite disturbing and pretty extraordinary of a action taken,” Garcia said during an appearance on MS NOW. “Whatever it is, I think deserves as much transparency as possible.” “The impact is going to…

AI summary (may contain mistakes): A nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday, which the FAA said was caused by a telecommunications outage, was later lifted. Air Space Intelligence denied that its SMART tool was linked to the ground stop, The Hill reported. The grounding disrupted travel plans for college and NFL teams, including Texas, Arizona State and Ole Miss.

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- Nov 13, 2026, 5:22 PM: [House Democrat calls FAA stop ‘quite disturbing’](<https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/6220064-garcia-calls-faa-ground-stop-disturbing/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center)
  Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) called the nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday “quite disturbing.” “This is quite disturbing and pretty extraordinary of a action taken,” Garcia said during an appearance on MS NOW. “Whatever it is, I think deserves as much transparency as possible.” “The impact is going to…
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:46 PM: [The FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over](<https://www.wired.com/story/the-faa-nationwide-ground-stop-is-over/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  The five-hour ordeal ended Friday evening. Planes will be allowed to fly again, but the effects of the stoppage will be felt throughout the weekend.