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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media that the F.A.A., an agency within the Transportation Department, and the Defense Department “acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion,” and that the threat had been eliminated.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media the F.A.A. an agency within the Transportation Department the Defense Department acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion the threat had been eliminated
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Claim Maker
Sean Duffy
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News Article
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{
    "result": "the threat had been eliminated",
    "actions": "F.A.A. and the Defense Department acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion",
    "speaker": "Sean Duffy",
    "position": "Transportation Secretary"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM (2 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/el-paso-airspace-shutdown-what-to-know.html
Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/faa-pentagon-el-paso-airspace.html
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2 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/faa-pentagon-el-paso-airspace.html

The FAA closed El Paso airspace due to concerns about new Pentagon anti-drone technology near commercial flights. This action highlights the ongoing tension between the FAA and the Defense Department regarding safety and national security. The article also discusses a previous aviation disaster and related disputes.

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2 months ago
https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-el-paso-drone-scare-is-the-future-of-national-security-paranoia

The article discusses the increasing national security paranoia surrounding drone sightings, using the El Paso incident as a prime example. It highlights the overreactions and disruptions caused by these scares, drawing parallels to the Cold War and the Chinese balloon incident.

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2 months ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/business/air-travel-trump-el-paso.html

The Trump administration's abrupt policy changes have caused confusion and disruption in the U.S. aviation system, including flight bans and decertification announcements. These actions have angered officials and travelers, raising concerns about safety and predictability. The article highlights the impact on airlines and passengers.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/trump-administration-el-paso-airspace-closure-questions.html

The FAA closed El Paso's airspace after the Defense Department tested anti-drone technology without proper assessment of risks to commercial airlines. Officials dispute the Trump administration's claim that a drone incursion necessitated the closure. The closure was unusually long, raising questions about the administration's actions.

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