Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
December 15, 2025
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January. Cruz and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell urged Congress Monday to strip provisions from a massive defense bill that would allow military aircraft to get a waiver to return to operating without broadcasting their precise location, just as they were before the Jan. 29 crash. If the defense bill passes as written, Cruz said it is crucial to get the reforms he proposed approved as soon as possible.