Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has resumed full flight operations after a security ground stop was lifted following the investigation of a bomb threat against a United Airlines flight that had arrived from Houston.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided a definitive update on the incident, confirming the nature of the security scare and the resolution of the immediate crisis.

“Earlier today a United flight from Houston to Washington D.C. received a bomb threat,” Secretary Duffy stated. “The flight landed safely at DCA, passengers were evacuated, and law enforcement conducted a full search of the aircraft. The FAA has received the all clear and operations have resumed.”

Secretary Duffy concluded his statement by thanking law enforcement for their swift action:

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