On Wednesday, a U.S. Coast Guard aircraft carrying Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin experienced an in-flight emergency due to the failure of one of its engines. According to audio recordings from air traffic control, the pilot alerted controllers to the situation, stating, “We just lost our right engine, would like to declare an emergency.”

The aircraft, identified as a C-37A, successfully diverted to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Both reports confirm that the landing was completed safely and that no injuries were sustained by the Secretary or any other passengers or crew members on board. While both outlets agree on the core sequence of events—the engine failure, the declaration of an emergency, and the safe landing—they differ slightly in their focus. The Hill emphasizes the pilot's direct communication with air traffic control, while The Daily Wire focuses on the specific model of the aircraft and the outcome for those on board.