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Officials say mystery drones are not tracking missing radioactive material
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.CBS News - 6h -
Federal officials' authority to track and disable drones set to expire, snared in budget battle
Suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. are continuing to captivate many, but the federal government's authority to track and disable any threatening unmanned aircraft is set to expire after ...ABC News - 11h -
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones.Wired - 2d -
Ex-Pentagon official on drones: 'Feds have gotta be more open'
"The federal government is not being honest with the American people," said Lue Elizondo.The Hill - 17h -
China is rapidly expanding nuclear forces, says Pentagon
US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a yearFinancial Times - 1d -
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 -
More questions about mysterious drone sightings dominate Pentagon briefing
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder fielded several questions Tuesday about the unexplained drones that have been spotted in several states along the East Coast in recent weeks. ...CBS News - 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 -
New Jersey mayor ‘tired of being insulted’ by federal officials over drone sightings
Belleville, New Jersey Mayor Michael Melham joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his concerns about drone sightings over his state and his frustration with the lack of answers from the government.NBC News - 3d -
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.CBS News - 3d -
2 arrested in Boston as officials investigate drone sightings across the Northeast
Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast.NBC News - 3d -
ABC under fire for $15m Trump settlement as mystery drone panic confounds defense officials: Live
ABC News settles defamation suit ahead of trial as Donald Trump staffs up his incoming administrationYahoo Sports - 3d -
No Evidence Drones in Northeast Are a Threat, Officials Say
Numerous sightings of flying objects in recent weeks have raised alarm, but federal law enforcement officials say that at least some were manned aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters.The New York Times - 5d -
Wave of new mystery drone sightings in several states as officials call for answers
A wave of new drone sightings was reported in a number of states, including almost 80 in New Jersey alone, as local, state and federal lawmakers demanded answers on where the flying objects might ...NBC News - 6d -
'Multiple' drones entered airspace at New Jersey naval station: Official
There have been "multiple" instances of drones entering the airspace at a Navy weapons station in New Jersey, officials said, as concern continues to grow over sightings.ABC News - 6d -
Drone sightings spread beyond New Jersey as officials express outrage over federal response
The hundreds of mysterious New Jersey drone sightings are sparking mounting demands for a more forceful federal response, calls that come as even more sightings are being reported in New York, ...NBC News - 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 -
No evidence mysterious drones in New Jersey pose public safety threat, officials say
The FBI is leading an investigation into sightings of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks. Officials say there is no known threat to public safety, but there is still no ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
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 - 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 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
Pentagon announces new AI office as it looks to deploy autonomous weapons
The Defense Department on Wednesday announced a new office focused on accelerating and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the military as it aims to deploy autonomous weapons in ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
Top House Republican calls for GAO to investigate Pentagon's audit failures
A top House Republican sent a letter Wednesday to the governmental watchdog group, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), calling for increased oversight of the Pentagon after the agency ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Pentagon chief: ‘Everybody expected’ stiffer resistance from Assad in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the international community was expecting Syrian President Bashar Assad to have a stronger response to the rebels that took control of Damascus over the weekend. ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump defends Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth in NBC interview
In his first broadcast network interview since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Trump sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it’s baffled by UFOs
After nearly eight decades of official denial and obfuscation of the UFO phenomenon, the new head of the Pentagon’s UFO analysis office made a remarkable admission last month.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth refuses to withdraw as Pentagon chief pick as Trump considers replacing him
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as defense secretary, is not backing down after multiple sources told CBS News that Trump could be seeking to replace the embattled designee with ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...The Hill - Dec. 3
