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More details emerge on D.C.-area ground stop that left thousands of travelers stranded

A Tuesday ground stop in the Washington, D.C., area over security concerns linked to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit left tens of thousands of travelers stranded. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

Published July 15, 2026, 3:46 PM
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More details emerge on D.C.-area ground stop that left thousands of travelers stranded

A Tuesday ground stop in the Washington, D.C., area over security concerns linked to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit left tens of thousands of travelers stranded. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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