Topic: Mylar Balloon

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A Dog A Day
Episode 1842 7:51 - 15:15

1842: A Dog A Day

El Paso Airport Airspace Closure, Laser Drone Incursion

The Trump administration ordered a temporary closure of El Paso International Airport's airspace following a reported Mexican cartel drone incursion. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claimed a military laser neutralized the threat, though subsequent reports suggested the target may have been a harmless Mylar party balloon. Local officials criticized the lack of communication regarding the ten-day restriction, which was lifted after several hours.