White House: Drones are manned aircraft; NJ lawmakers say that's not what they were told
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby ... saying that authorities still don’t know where the mystery drones are coming from, who’s operating them, or where they are taking off or landing from. More:Mystery drones are ...
White House and FBI now say New Jersey’s mysterious drones may be ‘lawful manned aircraft’ — but some local officials remain unconvinced
The White House and FBI say New Jersey’s string of mystery drones might actually be manned aircraft and “inaccurate sightings.” That new detail came in an official statement from the agencies and a news conference Thursday with national security communications adviser John Kirby,
White House downplays mystery drones as key lawmakers demand answers
On Thursday afternoon, John Kirby, the White House spokesman on national security matters, told reporters that the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and state and local law enforcement agencies “have not been able to corroborate any of the reported visual sightings" of the drones.
White House downplaying alleged drones in NJ appears to do little to dampen social frenzy
Despite statements to the contrary from the FBI, DHS, and the White House, NJ residents continue posting alleged drone sightings on social media.
White House security official dismisses NJ drone sightings — here’s what he claims they really are
The public frustration over the lack of answers hit a peak on Wednesday when US Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R, NJ) claimed “highly reliable” sources told him the drones could be coming from an Iranian mothership stationed offshore — a claim the Pentagon quickly denied, without offering any fruther insight.
White House says New Jersey drones not from foreign country as lawmakers demand answers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the drones appear to be manned aircrafts flying legally.
FBI, Homeland Security cast doubt on N.J. drone reports, echoing White House statements
A statement released by the two federal agencies conflicts with earlier statements from local authorities and military officials in New Jersey.
White House: Many drones are manned aircraft; NJ lawmakers say that's not what they were told
During a press briefing, Kirby said that Ne the White House, nor law enforcement, have been able to corroborate ‘any of the reported visual sightings.
FBI, DHS, White House: No evidence drone sightings pose U.S. threat; many are lawful manned aircraft
There is no evidence to show that recent drone sightings over New Jersey pose a national security or public safety risk, federal security officials and the White House said.
FBI, White House find no evidence of security threat in New Jersey drone sightings
The White House, FBI and Homeland Security said on Thursday they had no evidence that drone sightings reported in New Jersey posed national security or safety threats, despite concerns raised by lawmakers.
White House says South Jersey drone sightings pose no threat, but residents still want answers
The White House says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are still investigating the drones spotted in South Jersey and across the Philadelphia region.
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NJ officials push back at White House claim that 'many' drones are manned aircraft
A day after the White House said “many” drones were actually manned aircraft, at least two of the state’s military ...
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Retired USAF colonel urges White House to stop gaslighting NJ residents over mysterious drones: Stop ‘pooh-poohing what they say’
A military analyst and retired United States Air Force colonel urged the White House to stop “pooh-poohing” reports of ...
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White House sees ‘no evidence’ of threat from drones and says ‘many’ sightings were of ‘manned aircraft’
The White House is knocking down claims that New Jersey’s airspace has been invaded by drones controlled by hostile ...
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Mystery drones in Maryland and New Jersey draw more questions from lawmakers
An increasing number of lawmakers are raising the alarm over large drones spotted over New Jersey and other nearby states.