White House presses Congress to provide more authority to address drones in U.S. airspace

The White House wants Congress to pass legislation that would give greater authority to the federal, state and local governments to address drones that fly in U.S. airspace.

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White House national security adviser discusses growing drone mystery

White House National Security Adviser John Kirby discusses on "CBS Mornings" the latest about the mysterious drones now reported in at least six states and what the federal government knows.
CBS News - 18h
White House addresses growing concerns over drones sightings

White House spokesman John Kirby joins TODAY to talk about the mysterious drone sightings along the East Coast, saying "Right now our assessment leads us to conclude that these are lawful and legal ...
NBC News - 20h
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 - 2d
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 - 5d
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 - 5d
White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.
NBC News - 5d
White House addresses Hunter Biden pardon, potential preemptive clemencies

The White House held its first press briefing Friday since President Biden pardoned his son Hunter and as he considers blanket preemptive pardons for some prominent critics of President-elect ...
CBS News - Dec. 6
Hispanic senators press Biden to protect immigrants before leaving White House

The Senate’s three current Hispanic Democrats are calling on President Biden to extend and strengthen humanitarian protections for certain groups of immigrants whose legal status could be stripped ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
White House press corps recoils at Trump's threat to shake up briefing room

Signals from President-elect Trump's team that a shake-up of the White House Press Briefing Room could be coming are roiling journalists preparing to cover his second term. People close to Trump ...
The Hill - Dec. 4