Pentagon reportedly gave Customs and Border Protection laser weapon that triggered El Paso airspace shutdown – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said the El Paso airport closure was to “address a cartel drone incursion”.“The threat has been neutralized, and there is no danger to commercial travel in the region,” Duffy said on social media. “The restrictions have been lifted and normal flights are resuming.” Continue reading...