Sean Duffy’s news briefing on ground stop disrupted by tech difficulties

Key Points:

• A bomb with a one-mile blast radius was found at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol facility in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, leading to evacuation orders for residents within a mile and extensive law enforcement investigation including FBI involvement.
• The bomb threat was reported at 1:08 p.m., and after identifying the package as a credible bomb, police evacuated nearby residents by 7 p.m.; bomb technicians rendered it safe by 9:12 p.m., with ongoing searches at the facility.
• A nationwide ground stop on Friday caused massive flight cancellations and delays, stranding thousands of passengers; while airlines must refund canceled tickets, they are not required to compensate for delays or cancellations beyond their control.
• Canada and the United States are making progress toward a bilateral trade deal, though no agreement has been finalized yet; meanwhile, Canada is expanding trade relations with ASEAN countries and the Philippines to reduce reliance on the U.S.
• A federal judge allowed an inquiry into Trump administration lawyers’ conduct regarding the East Potomac Golf Links case to proceed, despite Justice Department objections, emphasizing the court’s obligation to ensure ethical compliance by government lawyers.