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White House: No evidence of public safety threat from NJ drone sightings
The White House on Thursday said there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat after reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, highlighting that the government is working to ...The Hill - 2d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 2d -
NSC spokesperson John Kirby on drone sightings, says many are manned aircraft
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby spoke Thursday at the White House press briefing about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey recently, saying the Department ...CBS News - 2d -
White House downplays mystery drones as key lawmakers demand answers
Lawmakers are demanding briefings about mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, as the White House downplayed any potential threats to national security or the public.NBC News - 2d -
NJ, NY senators demand federal briefing on mystery drones
Senators from New Jersey and New York sent a letter Thursday to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding a briefing on the mysterious ...The Hill - 2d -
Details on mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey
There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from ...CBS News - 2d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - 2d -
Say goodbye to federal protections and hello to Trump’s advancing loyalist army
Among Donald Trump’s many disconcerting campaign promises is a pledge to fire tens of thousands of federal employees and replace them with loyalists. Some people have dismissed some of his other ...The Hill - 2d -
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - 3d -
Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern
New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers ...CBS News - 3d -
Mounting frustration over mysterious New Jersey drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency after several residents and officials reported seeing mysterious drones flying over the region in recent weeks. CBS News ...CBS News - 3d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Officials calling for more action, information on mysterious drones over New Jersey
The White House says the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey and parts of New York City are not foreign, but federal agents are investigating and state officials are calling ...CBS News - 3d -
Authorities say the mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed
Authorities say the mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks might be malariaABC News - 3d -
NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...The Hill - 3d -
GOP senators say they won’t fight Trump on Jan. 6 pardons
Republican senators who witnessed firsthand the Jan. 6, 2021, ransacking of congressional offices now say it’s up to President-elect Trump whether to pardon those protesters convicted of federal ...The Hill - 3d -
Israel says it has carried out almost 500 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – Middle East crisis live
IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview. Share your reaction to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Some ‘mystery disease’ patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says
UN health body says patients could have more than one disease as unidentified illness continues to cause alarm. Ten patients suffering from a mystery disease that has broken out in the Democratic ...The Guardian - 4d -
NJ governor taking unidentified drone flights 'deadly seriously'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that he is taking unidentified drone flights in his state “deadly seriously.” “These are apparently … as I understand it, very sophisticated,” Murphy told a ...The Hill - 4d -
Federal officials say South Carolina mental illness group homes leave little hope of independence
The federal government has sued South Carolina, saying the state has not done enough to make sure people with serious mental illnesses are taken out of group homes and helped back into communities ...ABC News - 4d -
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.CBS News - 5d -
More Americans say health care is government responsibility: Gallup
Sixty-two percent of Americans say it’s the federal government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health care coverage, a survey from Gallup found. The figure is the highest it’s been in more ...The Hill - 5d -
Andy Kim takes office as NJ’s new senator 3 weeks early
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was appointed to the Senate on Sunday following the resignation of interim Democratic Sen. George Helmy. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced the appointment, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says he ‘would consider’ raising the federal minimum wage
President-elect Donald Trump says there’s a “level at which you could” raise the federal minimum wage, but he would want to speak to governors first during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - 6d -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Blumenthal slams Tuberville for saying vetting Trump picks not GOP's 'job'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for suggesting it is not Republican senators' responsibility to vet President-elect Trump's nominations for positions in ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Boeing Still Not Producing MAX Planes After Strike, FAA Administrator Says
Boeing’s strike ended Nov. 4, but it’s taken time to resume full operations.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Republican senator says she's not yet behind Hegseth as defense secretary
After meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not yet ready to support him. But Hegseth says he's optimistic and will ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department
The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Congo’s health minister says the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of peopleABC News - Dec. 5 -
Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Congo’s health minister says the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of peopleABC News - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation
Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact of ongoing price increases in the economy on its finances.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Israel says it will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses
Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truceFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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
