The counter-drone weapon that caused a shutdown of El Paso's airspace on Wednesday was AeroVironment's LOCUST, a 20-kilowatt laser system, Axios has confirmed. Why it matters: The Army sees the cutting-edge weapon as a way to combat drones without firing expensive interceptors. But the Federal Aviation Administration was so concerned about its use that it shut down the airspace around a major city for nearly eight hours. Driving the news: Trump administration officials claimed a "cartel drone incursion" had necessitated a military response, which in turn led the FAA to order the extraordinary 10-day airspace closure . It was lifted hours later. - Multiple sources told Axios that, in fact, the Federal Aviation Administration reacted…
As details continue to emerge over the temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, this week, a retired Border Patrol sector chief says federal officials did the right thing. NewsNation's Ali Bradley speaks with Chris Clem about the decision involved in weighing the threats of cartel drones. #drones #cartels #FAA Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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Senate Democrats blocked two Republican-backed measures Thursday to keep the department open, including a short-term funding extension for two weeks as negotiations continue.
TESERO — Venezuelan cross-country skier Nicolas Claveau-Laviolette was blown off the course on Thursday in what appeared to be a drone strike conducted by the United States military at the direct order of President Donald Trump.
The lawmaker, who is considered a potential presidential contender in 2028, is expected to present a contrasting vision on American foreign policy to President Donald Trump.
In this episode of Raising America, Elizabeth is in Washington D.C. with Founder and Executive Director of Moms Across America, Zen Honeycutt. Together, they discuss an independent research study that Moms Across America did into the U.S. Military. They tested 40 meals and ration foods - including Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) - from 6 different military base cafeterias, for 240 different pesticides. Their results are shocking. Raising America reached out to the Pentagon for comment; we have not heard back.
