Late Night Continues to Drone On About Sightings in the Sky

“‘Nothing nefarious, apparently’ doesn’t exactly inspire confidence,” Stephen Colbert said of President Biden’s comments about mysterious drones seen over New Jersey.

The New York Times - 21h

Lawmakers, Pentagon weigh in on East Coast drone sightings

The Pentagon confirmed the drone phenomenon on the East Coast is not part of any defense operations, adding that counter drone technology has been added to two military bases in New Jersey. ...

CBS News - 1d

Biden says there's 'nothing nefarious' about recent drone sightings

President Joe Biden sought to reassure the public on drones in East Coast states, saying there was nothing alarming about the increased reports of unmanned aircraft sightings.

NBC News - 2d

Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the US. Here's what we know

A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey in recent weeks and more have been spotted recently over Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts and New York, sparking ...

ABC News - 2d

Late Night Delights in Pie-in-the-Sky Theories About the Drones

Jimmy Fallon said no one knows where the drones spotted on the East Coast come from or why they exist: “It’s basically air crypto.”

The New York Times - 2d

Drone sightings a combination of 'lawful' drones, other aircrafts and stars, officials say

Recent drone sightings include a combination of "lawful" drones, other aircrafts and stars, federal government officials said in a statement on Monday. In looking into "the technical data and tips ...

The Hill - 3d

The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Reported Drone Sightings

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.

The New York Times - 3d

What lawmakers are saying about East Coast drone sightings

Several lawmakers are calling for updated policies to help federal agencies investigate and respond to recent drone sightings. The proposals from leaders in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania ...

CBS News - 3d

Mystery drone sightings fuel spread of internet theories

One Facebook group has swelled to over 70,000 members as people speculate about the source of the drones.

CBS News - 3d

Drone sightings close Wright-Patterson airspace

Officials reported unmanned drones near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio over the weekend. Bob Purtiman, chief of public affairs for the 88th Air Base Wing at the base, said that the base ...

The Hill - 3d

Christie: Mayorkas remarks about drone sightings ‘just wrong’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is “just wrong” about the ongoing drone sightings in the Garden State. Both Christie and ...

The Hill - 3d

New Jersey governor briefed on drone sightings

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said he received a briefing Sunday night about the drone sightings in the northeast. “Received a briefing tonight from @FBINewark Special Agent in Charge Nelson ...

The Hill - 3d

Lawmakers react to mysterious drone sightings

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security say there is "no evidence of a current threat to public safety" or of foreign influence regarding the mysterious drones that have been spotted in at ...

CBS News - 3d

New questions arise about drone sightings in East Coast skies

CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd reports on the recent surge in drone activity in New Jersey and beyond. A former DHS assistant secretary who oversaw counter-drone policy, ...

CBS News - 3d

Eye Opener: Surge of mysterious drone sightings in Northeast

Lawmakers from both parties demand answers and federal action after an increase in mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. Also, a rare tornado leaves a trail of destruction in Northern ...

CBS News - 3d

Mystery continues to surround reported drone sightings

There is continued concern and confusion over reports of drone sightings in New Jersey. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said there is no known foreign involvement. Shanelle Kaul ...

CBS News - 4d

Growing calls for action as drone sightings increase

There are growing calls for action as drone sightings increase in the skies over New York and New Jersey. Today Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged federal officials to use special drone ...

NBC News - 4d

Mayorkas says DHS 'vigilant in investigating' drone sightings

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to assure the American people that the federal government has a handle on the reports of drone sightings on the East Coast. ...

The Hill - 4d

Weeks of Drone Sightings Leave New Jersey on Edge

In the Garden State, where the rash of sightings started a month ago, residents are looking to the skies, wondering why they still don’t have definitive answers from officials.

The New York Times - 4d

Thousands of East Coast drone sightings spark mystery

Thousands of drone sightings along the East Coast have ignited a mystery. Security agencies are challenged with answering why clusters of drones have been reported over at least seven states. Ali ...

CBS News - 5d

Blumenthal pushes for government clarity on drone sightings

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is demanding answers related to the drones spotted in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. "I don't know what's going on. Neither do the agencies who ...

The Hill - 6d

Johnson briefed on drone sightings; Pelosi injured in Luxembourg

Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies. It's ...

The Hill - 6d

Hochul Launches Investigation Into Drone Sightings in New York

The governor made the announcement on Friday as sightings spread across New York and New Jersey. State and federal authorities said the flying objects posed no threat to the public.

The New York Times - 6d

Evening Report — Washington presses for answers on drone sightings

💵 Plus: Corporate execs cozy up to Trump {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Dec. 13 @xGabbyNu/TMX via AP East Coast on edge over drone sightings LAWMAKERS ARE DEMANDING ANSWERS about the cluster of ...

The Hill - 6d

NJ mayor: First responders instructed to wear hazmat suits if drone falls from sky

A New Jersey mayor directed local officials to wear hazmat suits and call the bomb squad on Friday if one of the mysterious drones circling the area falls out of the sky. “First of all, if there ...

The Hill - 6d

Drone expert on mysterious sightings as officials call for answers

New York City lawmakers are calling on the NYPD and the federal government to solve the growing drone mystery spreading across the northeast after several recent sightings across multiple states. ...

CBS News - 6d

What to know about mysterious drones spotted over NYC, Pennsylvania after New Jersey sightings

There are new sightings of the mysterious drones that have been hovering over New Jersey. They've now been spotted over New York City near LaGuardia Airport and in Pennsylvania. Federal officials ...

CBS News - 6d

Booker 'concerned' about New Jersey drone sightings, wants more transparency

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) weighed in on the uptick of unidentified drone sightings in his home state, saying he is "concerned." “I’m concerned, I issued a letter to ask for more information, I ...

The Hill - 6d

Mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey spread to Maryland

Mysterious drones have been spotted buzzing over neighborhoods, businesses, and military bases across the U.S., with sightings now expanding from New Jersey to Maryland. Now, a group of lawmakers ...

NBC News - 6d

Questions about drone sightings and new findings about human evolution: Morning Rundown

The White House said drones flying over New Jersey and New York don’t pose a public threat, but lawmakers still want more answers.

NBC News - 6d

Lawmakers demand answers about mystery drone sightings over several states

Members of Congress demanded answers about the mysterious drones that have been flying each night over New Jersey and other states. Amid growing speculation about the drones, multiple senators say ...

NBC News - Dec. 12

As FBI probe continues, 'drones are not going away': Wharton

A federal multi-agency approach into drones over New Jersey and New York could be valuable exercise for future endeavors

The Hill - Dec. 12

Pentagon investigates dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey

The Pentagon assures the public there's no evidence linking New Jersey's drone sightings to a foreign threat, but the origin of the drones remains unclear.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Five things to know about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey

Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have rattled Garden State residents in recent days, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D) saying on Monday that he is taking them “deadly seriously.” The local FBI ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Observer sale to Tortoise to proceed after late-night agreement

Scott Trust backs deal with digital start-up after conditions introduced to address fears among newspaper’s staff

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Late Night Weighs In on Pete Hegseth’s ‘Teetering’ Nomination Prospects

Hosts riff on Trump’s possible swap of his secretary of defense nominee amid excessive-drinking claims against Hegseth.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Late Night Razzes Trump’s Upcoming Visit to Notre-Dame

“If all goes according to plan, he would like to buy it and turn it into a casino,” Jimmy Kimmel said of the Paris cathedral on Tuesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey that have 'unnerved' residents

Large drones have been hovering in formation over northern New Jersey, officials said Monday, leading to "unnerved" residents wondering what's behind these bright, unidentified flying objects ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

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BBC News - Dec. 3

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