Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The U.S. military accidentally shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone near the Mexican border. The incident occurred during a military laser strike exercise. Lawmakers have criticized the Trump administration for the mishap, with Senator Tammy Duckworth describing it as a continuation of "incompetence" in the administration's policies. The drone was being used for border patrol operations when it was struck by the military laser, causing it to crash. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights the potential risks of coordinating military exercises near sensitive border operations. Critics argue that the administration's policies have created chaos and confusion in the skies, jeopardizing the safety of law enforcement personnel and the public. The U.S. government has not provided a detailed explanation for the incident, but it is expected to conduct an investigation to determine the cause and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.