The U.S. labor board decided SpaceX would be regulated under the Railway Labor Act, the job market saw a better-than-expected increase of 130,000 jobs in January, and a person detained in the Nancy Guthrie case was released, according to reports released on February 11, 2026. Additionally, the El Paso International Airport's closure and reopening remained shrouded in mystery, and former President Donald Trump's attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers faltered.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) abandoned a Biden-era complaint against SpaceX, determining the agency did not have jurisdiction over Elon Musk's space company. Instead, SpaceX would be regulated under the Railway Labor Act, which governs labor relations at railroad and airline companies, according to Hacker News. The Railway Labor Act is enforced by the National Mediation Board and has different rules than the National Labor Relations Act, including a more extensive dispute-resolution process that makes striking more difficult for employees.
The U.S. job market showed signs of recovery in January, with employers adding 130,000 jobs, according to a report from the Labor Department, as reported by NPR News. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3. This increase was unexpected after a weak performance in 2025.
In other news, a person detained in connection with the Nancy Guthrie case was released, as reported by NPR News. Details surrounding the case remain limited.
Former President Donald Trump's attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers also faced setbacks, according to Vox. A Washington, D.C., grand jury was involved, but the effort ultimately failed.
Finally, the El Paso International Airport's closure and reopening sparked confusion. Despite an earlier announcement, the airport was not closed for 10 days, according to Vox. The reason for the initial announcement and subsequent changes remained unclear.
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