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Sen. Cruz threatens another shutdown unless restrictions on military flights are approved

Cantwell joined Cruz in urging Congress to remove the military-flight exemption and require aircraft to broadcast their locations.

Sen. Cruz threatens another shutdown unless restrictions on military flights are approved
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Sen. Ted Cruz said he would hold up federal funding if Congress does not tighten rules for military flights after a defense bill included an exemption from location-broadcasting requirements. Sen. Maria Cantwell joined him in urging Congress to remove the provision.

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Maria Cantwell D · WA · SEN

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Maria Cantwell
D · WA · SEN

Senator who joined Cruz in opposing the military-flight exemption

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Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator who threatened to hold up government funding over military-flight safety rules

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose earlier actions on airspace safety were cited by Cruz

Sean P. Duffy
Secretary of Transportation

Transportation secretary whose earlier actions on airspace safety were cited by Cruz

ALSO MENTIONED  Jennifer Homendy, Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board

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Cruz and Cantwell Urge Removal of Military Flight Tracking Waivers

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