CNN 5 Things LGA Collision Investigation, DHS Funding Standoff, MN Sues Trump Admin and more
Mar 24, 2026
Pete Muntean, a CNN reporter known for on-the-ground updates, walks through the LaGuardia collision investigation and new NTSB findings. He covers the Senate standoff over DHS funding and political clashes with the Trump administration. He also details Minnesota’s legal fight with federal officials and recent developments in US-Iran talks and a detainee’s release.
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Unclear Ground-Control Role Behind LaGuardia Crash
- The LaGuardia collision involved standard tower staffing but unclear ground-controller responsibility.
- NTSB found two people in tower: one supervisor doing clearance delivery and one local controller, while who handled ground movements is unknown.
Missing Transponder Hid Fire Truck From Radar
- LaGuardia's ground radar didn't warn controllers because the fire truck lacked a transponder.
- Missing transponder prevented vehicle identification and tracking on the airfield, a key factor in the deadly collision.
Republican DHS Plan Lacks Trump's Immediate Backing
- Senate Republicans proposed funding DHS without immigration enforcement, but Trump withheld immediate endorsement.
- Proposal mirrors Democratic demands on DHS funding, while Democrats press for additional ICE reforms.