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Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after hours-long ground stop

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Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control overhaul after FAA outage

Following the nationwide ground stop, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called on Congress to approve $50 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system, up from an earlier request of $30.1 billion. The White House had previously urged $30.1 billion before the crisis.

Nov 13, 2026·5 sourcesU.S. budget & appropriationsU.S. fiscal policy & government spendingTrump administrationU.S. CongressFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal agenciesU.S. infrastructure policyCongress
Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control overhaul after FAA outage
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