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Assessing the threat: FAA’s abrupt shutdown of airspace over El Paso
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February 12, 2026
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4:36Now PlayingABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with contributor and former DHS Acting Under Sec. for Intelligence John Cohen about the shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, and the fight between federal agencies.
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