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 - 5h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Lawmakers call for action over East Coast drone sightings

President-elect Donald Trump says "the government knows what is happening" when it comes to the drone sightings on the East Coast. The Defense Department stated Monday it does not have any evidence ...

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Concern grows over mysterious drone sightings along US east coast

Federal authorities move to quell disquiet over aerial phenomena

Financial Times - 3d

New Jersey lawmaker calls for Biden to take action on drone sightings

New Jersey assemblyman Mike Inganamort (R) urged the Biden administration to take action against the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other parts of the country. "This needs engagement ...

The Hill - 4d

Growing number of drone sightings along East Coast causes confusion, alarm

Since November, more than 3,000 drone sightings across at least six eastern states has prompted a chorus of officials to demand answers. Tom Hanson has the latest.

CBS News - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 4d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

Live updates: Drone sightings raise lawmakers' eyebrows; Shutdown deadline looms

Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to ...

The Hill - 6d

Lawmakers troubled by Northeast drone sightings as calls for investigation mount

The Northeast, especially New Jersey, has been rattled by reports of drone sightings in recent weeks, and multiple lawmakers in Congress want more information. In a letter posted to social platform ...

The Hill - 6d

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 - 6d

Pentagon addresses drones over New Jersey, says there's no Iranian ship off U.S. coast

Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that there's no evidence the drones spotted over New Jersey are coming from a foreign entity and flatly denied that there's an Iranian ...

CBS News - 6d

Lawmakers meet over New Jersey drone sightings amid concerns

Federal investigators were pressed on Capitol Hill Wednesday about nearly a month of nightly drone sightings over New Jersey, causing growing concern among residents, military personnel and local ...

NBC News - 6d

East Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm that swept up the East Coast delivered a blow to New England, packing powerful gusts that knocked out power along with a deluge of rain and warming temperatures that ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon

Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.

BBC News - 6d

Heavy wind and rain hit the East Coast

A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the East Coast. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports.

CBS News - 6d

Pentagon refutes New Jersey lawmaker's claim of Iranian mothership on drones

The Pentagon on Wednesday refuted Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-N.J.) claim about Iran launching drones recently spotted in New Jersey via a mothership. In a Wednesday interview on Fox News’s “The ...

The Hill - 6d

Iranian 'mothership' isn't behind drone sightings over New Jersey, Pentagon says

Federal officials Wednesday rejected claims the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey are coming from an Iranian "mothership."

NBC News - 6d

Pentagon denies foreign entity behind mysterious New Jersey drones

The Pentagon on Wednesday denied that any foreign country was behind the mysterious drones that have flown near sensitive U.S. military sites in New Jersey. Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina ...

The Hill - 6d

Judge weighs whether to order Fani Willis to comply with lawmakers' subpoenas over Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases

Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

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