Texas Airspace Closure Fallout Grows, Senators Seek Answers (1)

Key US senators are seeking answers from the US Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon over what led to the sudden closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, earlier this week.

Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees the FAA, expressed frustration over the lack of clarity around the closure as dueling narratives caused confusion. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas who chairs the commerce panel, also said Thursday that he’s pressed the FAA and the Pentagon to clear up what exactly happened, calling for a classified briefing with lawmakers.

The Department of Defense declined to comment. FAA ...