Party balloons? FAA’s surprise El Paso airspace closure fuels questions
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by Filip TimotijaFebruary 13, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surprise closure and later opening of airspace over El Paso, Texas is fueling questions from the public and sharp rebukes from lawmakers. Trump administration officials initially contended the move came in response to the incursion of Mexican drug cartel drones. However, the closure of airspace — initially set to last…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/13/2026