Trump administration official says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

February 11, 2026

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Defense Department have determined there is no threat to commercial travel, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a national security issue.

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