Lawmakers are troubled by drone sightings in the Northeast as calls for investigation grow
The Northeast, particularly New Jersey, has been roiled by reports of drone sightings in recent weeks, and several members of Congress have called for more information. In a letter Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.) posted on social platform The Democratic Party called for “sharing information.” …
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White House: No evidence of threat to public safety from New Jersey drone sightings
The White House on Thursday said there was no evidence of a threat to national security or public safety following reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, stressing that the government is working to identify the mysterious sightings. did. “At this time, there is no evidence that the reported drone sightings pose a threat to national security or public safety or have any foreign ties,” said John, the National Security Public Affairs Assistant.
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New Jersey and New York senators demand federal briefing on mysterious drones
Senators from New Jersey and New York sent a letter to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday demanding explanations for mysterious drones that flew over their states. , confusion and concern are growing. New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker (D) and Andy Kim (D) to ask questions.
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What we're looking forward to:
of senate ready to vote for annual defense bill After the House passed it along party lines on Wednesday.
secretary of state antony blinken I'm traveling to jordan and Türkiye This week, White House National Security Adviser jake sullivan was in Israelon Thursday.
Sen. ed markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman. ted liu (D-Calif.) sent a letter to President Biden on Thursday urging him to change policies that limit presidential power. launch a unilateral nuclear attackand expressed concerns about President-elect Trump.
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On tap tomorrow
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
of Military Communications and Electronics Association will host IT daymeeting.
defense priorities chat with Trump and Ukraine 2:00 PM ET virtual event.
of Center for Strategic and International Studies investigate Nuclear dynamics in the China-Taiwan war 1:30pmonline event.
of Wilson Center look Syria transition between 10am online event.
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
playing cards I invite you China's Xi Jinping Until the inauguration (CBS News)
of republican war That's all President Trump's Syria policy (semaphores)
how assad army Collapse in Syria: Demoralized conscriptsabsent ally (Reuters)
Power, Intimidation, and Resurrection of Trump's support For Hegseth (new york times)
today's trends
Two important stories about The Hill today:
Schumer says Senate will vote on changes to Social Security
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Wednesday that he is “committed” to passing the bill that would create the Social Security Act. read more
The pitchfork is here: Populist anger and the rise of moral absolutism
In the wake of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, this warning seems like a dangerous prophecy. read more
The Hill Opinion
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Iran's nuclear phoenix may yet rise from the ashes of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
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