The hours-long closure of El Paso airspace stemmed from the use of an anti-drone laser deployed by Customs and Border Protection, according to reports from The New York Times and the Associated Press. Sources tell The Times that CBP officials didn’t give the Federal Aviation Administration “enough time to assess the risks to commercial aircraft,” … Read more
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams.” Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure In a Tuesday memo obtained by The Associated Press, … Read more
The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive details. Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, only hours after announcing a 10-day shutdown that would have halted all arrivals and departures. Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport (REUTERS) In a social media update, the Federal Aviation Administration said it had lifted the temporary … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport. Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the … Read more
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt was busy with activity Sunday as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory is set to resume after years of near-complete isolation. Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead. Rafah, which Palestinians see as their gateway to the world, … Read more