July 30, 2026 · Public Services, Science & Humanitarian Impact

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FAA Proposes Waiving 13 Environmental Laws, Including NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, for Rocket Launch Licenses

On July 30, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking, proposed 14 CFR 400.3, that would waive compliance with 13 federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act...

February 26, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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The U.S. Military Shot Down a Customs and Border Protection Drone With a Laser Over Texas

The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a drone it treated as threatening near the border at Fort Hancock, Texas, roughly 50 miles southeast of El Paso, on February 26, 2026. The aircraft belonged to U.S. Customs...