Federal response to mysterious drone sightings draws bipartisan criticism

CNN  —  Lawmakers from across the political spectrum on Sunday criticized the federal government’s response to mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast, as officials emphasize there is no evidence of a security threat. The criticism comes a day after the federal agencies leading the response held a news briefing that left reporters and the public … Read more

US should use advanced tech to identify drones, Schumer says

After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify and ultimately stop the airborne pests. The New York Democrat is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy … Read more

US deploys ‘additional resources’ to solve mystery of drone sightings

The federal government is “deploying additional resources” to address the aerial drones that have prompted concern among East Coast residents − many in New Jersey − in recent weeks, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday. “There’s no question that people are seeing drones,” he said Sunday on ABC News “This Week.” “I want to assure the … Read more

Luigi Mangione latest: Top New York attorney tapped by CEO murder suspect as ‘defense fund’ donations mount

Related: Lawyer says ‘no evidence’ links gun found on Luigi Mangione to CEO shooting The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A top New York City … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Government ‘In Control’ of New Jersey Drones

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has accused the government of withholding information about the mysterious drones that have been sighted over New Jersey and New York. Despite the FBI receiving thousands of reports from the public since the sightings began in November, a spokesperson for the bureau, told Congress on Tuesday “we don’t know” who … Read more

ABC Faces Anger After $15M Trump Settlement: ‘Democracy Dies’

ABC News is facing backlash from both Democrats and Republicans following its $15-million settlement with Donald Trump. In a settlement announced on Saturday, ABC News agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump‘s presidential library and issue a public apology in order to settle a defamation lawsuit over inaccurate statements made by anchor George Stephanopoulos … Read more

US sheriff sends drone to follow mysterious objects in New Jersey sky: Here’s happened next

A US sheriff recounted his efforts to track the swarm of mystery drones hovering over his county, only to find that they “easily” evaded his attempts, the New York Post reported.Sheriff Michael Mastronardy of Ocean County explained that his office deployed an “industrial grade” drone on Thursday in an effort to follow one of the … Read more

Veterans of Arab uprisings warn Syrians of perils ahead

As jubilant Syrians celebrated the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad this week, dire warnings proliferated across Arabic social media: that this joyful moment could lead to a bleak future. That the end of the Assad dynasty came at the hands of an armed Islamist group with former links to al-Qaeda, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, deepened alarm … Read more

Maryland woman records “bizarre” large drones; Hogan, Harris frustrated with federal response to drone mystery

BALTIMORE- Maryland is now among the states reporting sightings of mysterious drones, as thousands of calls have poured into the FBI about large drones flying over the northeastern United States. Former Governor Larry Hogan said he spotted drones flying over his home in Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County this week.  Nina Shea recorded a video on … Read more

Thousands of East Coast drone sightings spark mystery

Thousands of East Coast drone sightings spark mystery – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 Bauman has more. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more