Lawmakers call on police to investigate drone sightings; White House says most are 'manned aircraft'
Mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic in December 2024 prompted Sen. Richard Blumenthal to say they should be "shot down, if necessary." The White House said most sightings were manned aircraft.
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U.S. senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be 'shot down, if necessary'