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Cruz Pushes Military Flight Limits After Fatal Crash

12/16/2025

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) calls for limits on military flights after a January crash in Washington, D.C., that killed 67.
Cruz and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) pressed victims' families at a news conference opposing unbroadcasted aircraft locations.
They seek ROTOR Act inclusion in a funding package, a move supported by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.).
Families warn the measure could reverse safety progress since the incident.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) calls for limits on military flights after a January crash in Washington, D.C., that killed 67.
Cruz and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) pressed victims' families at a news conference opposing unbroadcasted aircraft locations.
They seek ROTOR Act inclusion in a funding package, a move supported by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.).
Families warn the measure could reverse safety progress since the incident.