Feb. 13, 2026
Chaos and Finger-Pointing Over Abrupt Closure of El Paso Airspace
The shutdown, caused by a Pentagon laser test, has led to embarrassment and a blame game within the Trump administration.
Feb. 13, 2026
FAA Closes and Reopens El Paso Airspace After Laser Incident
Lawmakers demand answers as Trump administration officials offer conflicting explanations for the surprise move.
Feb. 13, 2026
Homeland Security Shutdown Looms as Talks Stall
Funding set to lapse, with Democrats demanding new immigration enforcement restrictions
Feb. 13, 2026
White House Blames FAA for Airspace Closure Fiasco
Conflicting statements and intense finger-pointing expose tensions between federal agencies over drone defense system deployment.
Feb. 13, 2026
DHS Shutdown Looms as Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Ends
Epstein Fallout Continues as Nancy Guthrie Case Remains Unsolved
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Attorney Appointed to Texas Transportation Commission
Pat Gordon will oversee billions in state transportation funds as part of the powerful five-member commission.
Feb. 12, 2026
El Paso Mayor Awaits Answers on Sudden Airspace Closure
City leaders still in the dark about Trump administration's decision to ground flights for hours with no prior warning.
Feb. 12, 2026
Senator Criticizes Coordination Issues Between FAA and Pentagon After El Paso Airport Shutdown
Temporary closure raised concerns about communication between federal agencies.
Feb. 12, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 12, 2026
FAA Shuts Down El Paso Airspace Over Alleged Cartel Drone
The FAA ordered the airspace above the El Paso International Airport to be closed down for 10 days, but then reversed the decision just hours later.
Feb. 12, 2026
Canada Rocked by Deadly School Shooting
Remote mountain town in mourning as police search for motive
Feb. 11, 2026
Congressman Blasts FAA Over Abrupt El Paso Airspace Closure
Rep. Gabe Vasquez says there was no clear security threat behind the temporary airspace restriction that disrupted medevac flights.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Lawmakers Criticize FAA's 'Unacceptable' Closure of Airport
Democratic officials demand answers over temporary flight restrictions, citing lack of communication and conflicting statements from officials.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airspace Briefly Shut Down, Sparking Chaos
Trump administration blamed cartel drone, but others dispute explanation
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Mayor Slams FAA for 'Chaos and Confusion' Over Airspace Closure
The 8-hour closure disrupted flights, medical evacuations, and local businesses, according to the mayor.
Feb. 11, 2026
Texas Leaders React to Sudden El Paso Airspace Shutdown
Authorities cite unspecified security concerns as reason for closure
Feb. 11, 2026
Texas Democrat Shares Update on Sudden FAA Flight Restrictions Over El Paso
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar says there is "no immediate threat" despite the unprecedented 10-day airport closure.
Feb. 11, 2026
El Paso Airport Briefly Closed Due to Drone Concerns
FAA reversed course hours after shutting down airspace, citing 'cartel drone incursion'
Feb. 11, 2026
Cruz Calls for Classified Briefing After Texas Airspace Closure
Senate Commerce Chair says details of incident remain unclear
Feb. 11, 2026
FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace After Cartel Drone Breach
Temporary closure lifted as Defense Department disables Mexican cartel drones
