The U.S. military used a laser weapon to down a drone near the Mexico border, later identified as a CBP asset. This marks the second such incident in under a month, sparking outrage over operational failures.
The chaotic closure of El Paso airport due to a suspected cartel drone incursion highlights growing security concerns and diplomatic friction between the U.S. and Mexico over unmanned aircraft use by criminal groups.
The sudden closure of El Paso's airspace stemmed from a federal dispute over anti-drone laser testing safety, causing flight cancellations and political backlash over transparency.
The Trump administration temporarily closed airspace near El Paso, Texas, citing unauthorized drone activity linked to Mexican cartels. The FAA implemented the closure for national security reasons.
The Trump administration confirmed that a recent airspace closure in El Paso was prompted by security threats from Mexican cartel drones, highlighting ongoing cross-border security challenges.
A Trump administration official has revealed that the temporary closure of airspace over El Paso was directly connected to suspected drone operations by Mexican cartels, raising security concerns.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, announcing that all flights can now resume normal operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a temporary airspace closure over El Paso International Airport in Texas, reversing a 10-day shutdown announced earlier for security reasons.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a 10-day flight ban at El Paso International Airport, citing special security reasons and warning of potential deadly force against violators.
The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a 10-day airspace closure around El Paso, Texas, effectively grounding all flights in the region due to unspecified operational reasons.
The FAA has grounded all flights at El Paso International Airport near the Mexico border for special security reasons, with restrictions in place until February 21.
Seamus Culleton, an Irish man held for over four months in a Texas detention center, details horrific conditions including hunger, filth, and fear for his life, pleading for Irish government intervention.