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- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Aug 13 2026 that telecom problems will be fixed after President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter approached a jet at Reagan National Airport.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency will boost signal frequencies, improve lift notifications, convene a review panel, meet the Military Office helicopter unit, and tighten coordination.
- Duffy seeks $20 billion for tower upgrades, would accept $10 billion, and hopes funding arrives by year-end.
