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Claim Text: Their case gained renewed attention in December, when Congress considered — and ultimately passed — an annual defense bill that effectively rolled back restrictions on when military aircraft could turn off the broadcasting technology.
Simplified Text: Their case gained renewed attention in December when Congress passed an annual defense bill that rolled back restrictions on when military aircraft could turn off the broadcasting technology
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "bill": "annual defense bill", "date": "December", "organization": "Congress" }
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Created: February 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM (6 months ago)

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Closing of El Paso Airspace Adds to Tension Between F.A.A. and Pentagon

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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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