PBS NewsHour reported that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there are no indications of an attack against the nation, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems. The report is a video segment credited to The Associated Press.
The headline of the PBS NewsHour report quoted Mullin as saying the stoppage "isn't another 9/11." The summary of the report does not explain the context in which he made that remark.
According to the summary, the FAA halted flights across the country on Friday afternoon, and the action was due to communications problems. The summary does not say what caused those problems, how long the halt lasted, or when flights resumed.
Mullin's statement that there are no indications of an attack is the only security assessment described in the summary. The summary does not name other officials or agencies that commented on the matter.
This account is based on the headline and summary of the PBS NewsHour item, which is credited to The Associated Press. Readers seeking further details should consult the full report.