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☆ Recent drone sightings don't pose a security risk, federal agencies say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The numerous drone sightings by members of the public in East Coast states are not out of the ordinary and do not pose “a national security or public safety risk,” the FBI and three other federal agencies said in a joint statement Monday night. Obtained by NBC NewsThe statement also said reports of drone sightings over military facilities "are not new." Monday's statement echoes one in which the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said last week that they had "no evidence" at the time that the drone sightings in New Jersey posed a threat. Kathy Hochul and some members of Congress have demanded more information from federal officials amid conspiracy theories and rising public concern tied to the sightings. Officials from the FBI, the CIA and the national intelligence director’s office will provide the briefing at 2 p.m.

Persons: Phil Murphy, Kathy Hochul, Donald Trump, ” Organizations: FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Department, NBC, FAA, New, New Jersey Gov, Phil Murphy , New York Gov, House Intelligence, CIA Locations: East Coast, New Jersey, Randolph, N.J, Phil Murphy ,, Florida, Bedminster , New Jersey

Ferguson, whose video has been viewed more than 1.5 million times, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. Other TikTok users have shared similar beliefs that the drones may be searching for nuclear weapons or dirty bombs. The mystery behind the drones is also furthering decades-old conspiracy theories. One refers to Project Blue Beam, which involves a supposed government plot to fake an alien invasion and spark panic. One New Jersey mayor, Ryan Herd of Pequannock Township, told NBC New York that answers are necessary to quell community concerns.

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MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — President-elect Donald Trump said the government should disclose more information about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. "Something strange is going on," he said. Residents of New Jersey have reported seeing drones in the sky nearly every night since Nov. 18, a senior official briefed on the drones told NBC News last week. The Pentagon, which has said the drones aren't U.S. military-operated, has denied the drones were linked to Iran. In a joint statement last week, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said there is "no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus."

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Gotham has Batman, but New York wants Robin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said this weekend that the Department of Homeland Security should send special drone-detection technology made by Robin Radar Systems to New York and New Jersey following a series of mysterious sightings. Robin is part of a consortium developing small radar satellites that can measure water levels, according to the Netherlands Space Office. Follow along for live coverageRobin Radar Systems' drone detection system offerings: IRIS 3D 360° UAS Detection ELVIRA 2D 360° UAS Detection. Robin Radar SystemsIn early October 2023, Robin announced it had joined a group of organizations working on the development of the world’s most advanced weather radar, known as PHARA.

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NBC News has been tracking reports of possible drone sightings, mostly in New Jersey, since at least Dec. 3. MartyA45_ / TMX via APThe drones were first spotted in North Jersey, but now appear to be popping up throughout the state. NBC News has also tracked possible drone sightings in New York, Maryland and Florida. Several New Jersey officials have said the drone sightings occur up to 180 times per night. But lawmakers and local officials have expressed frustration with the information from federal officials, demanding answers in a timely manner.

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☆ 2 arrested in Boston as investigations continue into drone sightings in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast. Authorities said that a Boston police officer specializing in crime surveillance detected an unmanned aircraft system operating near the airport and identified the drone’s location. The arrests come as drone sightings have been reported across the country, in some instances prompting airport closings, leading lawmakers and the FAA to call for more oversight. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday requested that the Department of Homeland Security send a drone detection system to New York and New Jersey, after a number of drone sightings in the Northeast. “There are thousands of drones flown every day in the United States, recreational drones, commercial drones.

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☆ Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for New York, New Jersey as mysterious devices litter the skies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The unidentified drones have been spotted across the Northeast, though a significant amount have been reported above New Jersey. "Some of the drones are small, some of the drones flight patterns are erratic," Schumer said. Kathy Hochul to call for federal assistance, but on Sunday she said the drone detection system isn't enough. Currently, only federal agencies have legal authority to detect drones, Schumer noted. There is no drone registration system, making it incredibly difficult to track who is responsible for the drones.

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The drones were first spotted in New Jersey on Nov. 18. NBC News has been tracking reports of possible drone sightings, mostly in New Jersey, since at least Dec. 3. The drones were first spotted in North Jersey, but now appear to be popping up throughout the state. A senior official briefed on the drone sightings in New Jersey said there were 79 reports of drone sightings overnight from Thursday to Friday in the state. Several New Jersey officials have said the drone sightings occur up to 180 times per night.

Persons: Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn ., Jeff Van Drew, Julie Shavalier, Phil Murphy, Joe Biden, Larry Hogan, Hogan, Murphy, Biden, Sens, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Brian Glenn, Pramod, Abichandani Organizations: NBC News, NBC, Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security, , New Jersey Gov, Several New, FBI, Secret Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Former Maryland Gov, White, Security, Lawmakers, New, FAA, Aircraft, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Mobility Locations: New Jersey, Jersey, North Jersey, New York , Maryland, Florida, Iranian, U.S, , New Jersey, Several, Several New Jersey, New York, Bernardsville, N.J

☆ Everything we know about the 'mystery drones' spotted over the East Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Dozens of unidentified aircraft have been spotted over cities in the eastern United States. AdvertisementWhere have residents reported unidentified aircraft? Residents and officials have reported spotting unidentified aircraft, believed to be drones, flying above New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania in recent weeks. There have also been reports of suspected drones following a US Coast Guard vessel, as well as local police statements on the presence of unidentified aircraft near critical infrastructure. Singh said that the Pentagon has no evidence that the reported drone sightings are the work of a foreign adversary.

Persons: Phil Murphy, we've, Murphy, State Sen, Tony Hwang, Donald Trump, Jeff Van Drew, Sabrina Singh, Singh, Van Drew's, John Kirby, Kirby, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, it's, Mark Kelly, Yinpiao Zhou, Zhou, Fengyun Shi Organizations: FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, New, New Jersey Gov, US Coast Guard, Newsday, Getty Images, Northern Command, Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station, State, Fox News, Pentagon, White, National Security Council, United, New York Gov, Stewart International Airport, Federal Aviation, Gov, Street, Energy Department's, Security, US Air Force, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Department, Space Force Base, Police, San Francisco International Airport, Navy, University of Minnesota Locations: United States, New Jersey, New Jersey , New York , Connecticut, Maryland , Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, , New York, Connecticut, Iranian, East Coast, Iran, Orange County, North Carolina, China, Virginia, Energy Department's Nevada, California, Santa Barbara County

The hundreds of mysterious New Jersey drone sightings are sparking mounting demands for a more forceful federal response, calls that come as even more sightings are being reported in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Overnight, 79 sightings were reported across New Jersey alone, a senior official briefed on the drone sightings told NBC News. An ongoing investigation leads officials to believe previously reported New Jersey sightings over the Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County and Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster were indeed drones, a senior official briefed on the drone sightings told NBC News. “The feds can’t control the air space, and yesterday my phone didn’t stop with drone sightings messages,” he said. “These are drones, unmanned aerial systems that have been used as weapons of war around the globe.”

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☆ Mysterious aircraft are flying over New Jersey. Here’s what big drones are made for
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-13 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Big drones have become a big topic of conversation in New Jersey: Residents have reported seeing drones the size of small cars flying around at night; officials are unsure if they’re seeing anything unusual, or if these are drones at all. But even if the New Jersey sightings turn out to be something else, large drones do exist. Drone sightings? New Jersey residents have described seeing drones flying overhead, sometimes in clusters. More often, big drones are used for commercial or military purposes.

Persons: “, ” Ryan Wallace, John Kirby, they’d, Phil Murphy, Murphy, Liz Sherwood, Randall “, they’re, ”, Pramod Abichandani, William Austin, ” Wallace, Austin, “ you’re Organizations: New, New York CNN, Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, CNN, FBI, US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, White House, ” New, ” New Jersey Gov, US Homeland, Advanced Air Mobility Laboratory, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Federal Aviation Administration, Warren Community College, FAA Locations: New York, New Jersey, Jersey, —, Newark, Morris, Somerset, , New Jersey, ”, ” New Jersey

WASHINGTON — Key House and Senate lawmakers are demanding top federal law enforcement officials immediately brief them about mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and New York, as the White House downplayed any potential threats to national security or the public. But lawmakers say that they — and the public — need more information after weeks of sightings in New Jersey and other states. “But the public deserves to know more, and it’s up to the FBI and Homeland Security to brief the public immediately. For weeks, residents have been spotting and taking videos of drones, which officials have described as commercial-grade devices and not typical “hobbyist” drones. "We’re going to try to get answers, and we’ll go from there.”So far, an all-member House briefing on the drones has not been scheduled, though some individual members have been briefed.

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Federal officials Wednesday rejected claims the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey are coming from an Iranian "mothership." That mothership is off … the East Coast of the United States of America. “There is no Iranian ship off the coast of the United States, and there’s no so-called mothership launching drones towards the United States,” she said. Phil Murphy should declare a state of emergency and issue an executive order banning recreational drone use at night. “Residents are increasingly alarmed by the surge in drone activity after dark, raising concerns about public safety and security,” Golden said.

Persons: Jeff Van Drew, Drew, They’ve, ” Drew, “, Sabrina Singh, Drew’s, ”, Singh, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Phil Murphy, Golden Organizations: Fox News, Defense Department, Transportation, Infrastructure, AP Pentagon, Monmouth County Sheriff, New, New Jersey Gov, “, Air National Guard Locations: New Jersey, Iranian, Iran, East Coast, United States of America, Flanders, N.J, United States, Monmouth County

☆ A path forward — and a warning — for Democrats: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Plus, we dive into the math of the Senate and what it means that the Democrats' class of 2006 has mostly faded away or lost seats. Read more →Democrats' famed Senate class of 2006 has all but disappeared. Senate Democrats began the 21st century winning in states like Missouri, Montana and Ohio. (Equally important, Republicans were holding Senate seats in places like Rhode Island and Virginia.) Democrats also have 10 of the 14 Senate seats in the seven key presidential swing states.

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Andy Beshear warned Democrats about a key obstacle to their ambitions for redefinition: President-elect Donald Trump. In the last Trump administration, people focused “too much on Trump and what was happening in D.C. and not enough on [Democratic] priorities,” Beshear said. Andy Beshear says his party can't fall into an "us versus them" mindset during the second Trump administration. So we are very open to working with the Trump administration,” she added. “As much as we need to be sober and reflective, it’s also not, therefore, the end of the Democratic Party, the end of the world,” Murphy said.

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Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law. “Across the nation, we have seen attempts to suppress and censor the stories and experiences of others,” Murphy said in a statement. New Jersey is the third state to sign a law prohibiting the banning of books at public schools and libraries, following Illinois and Minnesota. The new law is set to take effect in a year from the governor’s signing. However, the state education commissioner and the New Jersey state librarian are permitted to start implementing it immediately “as may be necessary,” the law states.

Persons: Phil Murphy, ” Murphy, “, Jeenah, Toni Morrison’s “, Maia Kobabe’s, George M, Kevin Dehmer Organizations: New, New Jersey Gov, NBC, Bloomberg, Getty, PEN America, American Library Association, American Locations: New Jersey, New York, . New Jersey, Illinois, Minnesota, ” New Jersey

☆ Opinion | Flattery as Trump Management Strategy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Katherine Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

One of the things that has been clear with Donald Trump’s win this time is how different it is: no shock wave jolting society. This is, according to polling, one of the presidential election outcomes most widely accepted as legitimate of the past 25 years. On the public level, we’re back in business in some way, back to an earlier pre-Trump era of normal relations, strategic silence, public deference and an antiseptic corporate friendliness — a bit of flattery, at times, for Mr. Trump. Tim Cook, the Apple C.E.O., wrote on X on Nov. 6: “Congratulations President Trump on your victory! “We didn’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of issues and we told him so,” Joe Scarborough said.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Trump, Biden, Tim Cook, ” Phil Murphy, he’ll, Joe ”, “, Joe Scarborough, ” Mika Brzezinski Organizations: Mr, Apple, Democratic New Locations: United States, Democratic New Jersey

EMILY’s List, a national group that backs Democratic women running for office, endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s bid for New Jersey governor on Monday, just hours after she announced her campaign. “In the United States Navy and in Congress, Rep. Sherrill has shown her unwavering commitment to serving our country and the people of New Jersey. We are thrilled to support Rep. Sherrill and to elect the first Democratic woman governor of New Jersey,” Mackler said. Sherrill is the first woman to enter the New Jersey race. EMILY’s List has also endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., who is running in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.

Persons: Mikie, Jessica Mackler, she’ll, Sherrill, ” Mackler, Josh Gottheimer, Ras, Steve Fulop, Phil Murphy, Glenn Youngkin, Abigail Spanberger Organizations: Democratic, New, NBC News, Garden State, “, United States Navy, Rep, Navy, Republican, Jersey City, Gov, Democrat, GOP Gov Locations: New Jersey, Garden, Congress, Newark, Ras Baraka, Jersey, Virginia’s

☆ Over 150 homes evacuated as wildfire risk persists across historically dry Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Firefighters battle the ongoing Jennings Creek fire in Sterling Forest State Park, N.Y., on Sunday. via New York State PoliceIn Connecticut, there's an elevated risk of wildfire spread in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London, and risk of elevated fire weather concerns in Litchfield. Smoke rises from the Jennings Creek fire in Sterling Forest State Park, N.Y., in aerial images released on Sunday. via New York State PoliceThe Jennings Creek wildfire, located in Orange County, New York, has burned more than 5,300 acres, and is 88% contained as of Sunday evening, the New York State Park Police said. The wildfire is burning primarily int he Sterling Forest State Park.

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☆ The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

In today’s edition, national political reporter Ben Kamisar examines how House Republicans are growing increasingly aligned with Donald Trump. Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker looks back at how Trump's Cabinet announcements from right yers ago compare to now. The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than everBy Ben KamisarPresident-elect Donald Trump and the GOP believe Americans delivered them a mandate last week when they handed the party unified control of Washington. Newly elected Senate GOP leader John Thune certainly isn’t a Trump antagonist, but he’s a descendent of the institutional Republican Party. It’s a dynamic worth keeping tabs on, especially as Senate Republicans begin the process of vetting Trump’s Cabinet picks.

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Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey announced Friday that he would seek to become the Garden State's next governor, entering what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field. Gottheimer has represented his state's 5th Congressional District, which lies in northern New Jersey, bordering New York, since 2017. But one distinguishing feature of his campaign, Gottheimer said, is that he is "focused like a laser beam on the need to lower your taxes and lower your costs." "He stands up for what he believes, and you can count on him to deliver," Berry said in the campaign video. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., who has served alongside Gottheimer since 2019, is another name that has been floated in the state as a potential candidate in next year's race.

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At the time, Hochul said congestion pricing at that rate would be a hardship on New Yorkers struggling to make ends meet in the post-pandemic economy. Now the race is on to get congestion pricing approved before President-elect Donald Trump, who opposes it, takes office in January. The revised congestion pricing plan is expected to go before the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for approval next week. After the expected MTA approval, the state and city will then ink an agreement with transportation officials in the Biden administration, who have been supportive of congestion pricing. They also predicted that congestion pricing would generate $15 billion that could be used to modernize subways and buses.

Persons: Kathy Hochul, Hochul, ” Hochul, “, Donald Trump, Phil Murphy, Murphy, Biden Organizations: New York Gov, Yorkers, New, New Jersey Gov, America, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, NBC News, Manhattan's Central Business District, Financial Locations: New York City, Manhattan, New York, New Jersey, Hudson

Trump’s transition team includes close to 100 people, with some working at Mar-a-Lago and others at the campaign office in Palm Beach and in Washington. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesInside Trump’s transitionTrump’s transition effort had begun with relatively orthodox choices — including Wiles, who led Trump’s campaign, as chief of staff. Much like his defense secretary pick, Trump had also grown frustrated with his options for attorney general. The role of attorney general has long been viewed by Trump as one of, if not the, most important positions he would fill. CORRECTION: This story has been corrected to properly reflect the process by which Donald Trump considered candidates for attorney general.

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☆ New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on 2024 election: It feels 50-50 to me
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on 2024 election: It feels 50-50 to meNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 election, early voting in his state, whether voters are voting for Vice President Kamala Harris or against former President Trump, and more.

Persons: Phil Murphy, Kamala Harris, Trump Organizations: New, New Jersey Gov Locations: New Jersey

☆ New Jersey Transit operator dead, 23 hurt after train hits tree
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A train operator is dead and 23 are injured after a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree early Monday, officials say. A River LINE train was traveling southbound from Trenton when it struck a tree north of the Roebling Station at 6:04 a.m, NJ Transit said in a statement. NBC New York chopper footage shows a large chunk of a tree on the track and the front of the train completely smashed. New Jersey Transit Police are at the scene and investigating. River LINE service is suspended in both directions between Florence and Trenton and substitute bus service is being provided.

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