District Links: Area leaders warn against expanding military access to DC airspace; House bill seeks to rename BLM Plaza for Charlie Kirk; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 11, 2025 Last updated Dec 12, 2025

Regional leaders are echoing objections raised by the National Transportation Safety Board about a provision in the final version of the fiscal year 2026 national defense funding bill that would permit exemptions to restrictions on military aircraft flying in the Washington area.

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