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Recent drone sightings do not pose a security risk and aren't out of the ordinary, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security and other agencies said they "have not identified anything anomalous" in their investigation of the sightings.NBC News - 2h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 4h -
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 - 5h -
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 - 5h -
Many New Jersey drones sightings are 'manned aircraft being misidentified as drones,' FBI says
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday that ongoing investigations around reported drone sightings over New Jersey have found many reports are, in fact, manned aircraft.CNBC - 17h -
We need to know more about mysterious drones, Rep. Himes says
“The answer ‘we don't know’ is not a good enough answer,” the Democratic representative said.Politico - 1d -
Trump says drone sightings prompted decision to cancel trip to his New Jersey golf club
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he had canceled an upcoming trip to his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club due to the recent drone sightings in the area.NBC News - 10h -
Trump says the government knows what's happening on drones
President-elect Donald Trump was asked Monday about the mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in several states recently. Trump said, "The government knows what is happening."CBS News - 13h -
What we know about the drones spotted in New Jersey and other states
The drones were first spotted in New Jersey on Nov. 18 and appear to show up in the sky during the late hours of the night. Learn more about the mysterious sightings.NBC News - 13h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 15h -
Drone Sightings Reported in New Jersey and New York: What We Know
Reports of flying objects continue to occur throughout the region. State and local officials say they do not pose a threat but have provided few answers.The New York Times - 1d -
Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightings
Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas.CBS News - 1d -
Mayorkas says no known foreign involvement in mass drone sightings
‘We are on it,’ says US homeland security secretary as anxieties surge amid lack of official information. Alejandro Mayorkas, the US homeland security secretary, has said federal authorities “know ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.ABC News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey
The US government says the flying objects pose no threat to national security, but their origin and intentions remain unclear.BBC News - 2d -
Concern grows over mysterious drone sightings along US east coast
Federal authorities move to quell disquiet over aerial phenomenaFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Drone sightings: What we know amid more observations in Northeast, calls for answers
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey and New York have sparked increasing intrigue and, on Friday, more calls for transparency about what is known. The drones were first spotted last month, ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.CBS News - 4d -
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and whyABC News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
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