# US transportation secretary seeks billions for air traffic control overhaul

https://mins.news/en/video/144718

- Global News, 2026-11-15 22:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g96Oq6QcVIk

> After an unprecedented ground stop at all US airports earlier in the week, the system is still struggling to return to normal. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames Congress for not approving enough funding to repair outdated air traffic control systems. Investigators are still seeking the cause of the disruption as authorities push for a complete overhaul.

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