FAA Closes Texas Airspace After Pentagon Accidentally Shoots Down Government Drone

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily closed airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas, after the Pentagon reportedly used a high-energy laser system to accidentally shoot down a US Customs and Border Protection drone near the Mexican border. Democratic lawmakers criticized the incident, citing a lack of coordination between agencies and called for an investigation. The drone strike occurred without FAA approval, and the closure is set to last until June 24, with limited emergency exceptions.