Global Politics Report Editorial
Homeland Security Secretary’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing
The landing was the latest close call over Washington’s congested airspace to involve a senior government official.
Key Data
Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Government
Published: Sep. 02, 2026 at 11:53 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times