House Democrats demand classified briefing on El Paso airspace closure
The Hill
by Sarah DavisFebruary 18, 2026
Three House ranking members are requesting a classified briefing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to temporarily close the airspace over El Paso, Texas, last week. In a joint letter to several of President Trump’s cabinet officials on Wednesday, Democratic Reps. Rick Larsen (Wash.), Bennie Thompson (Miss.) and Adam Smith (Wash.) said they were…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026