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FAA authorized mystery drones previously reported over New Jersey, White House says

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Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday.

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    White House says NJ drones 'authorized' by the FAA: 'This was not the enemy' (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    The White House is providing an explanation for the drones that were spotted over New Jersey over the past several months.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    New Jersey drone sightings: Trump White House says 'This was not the enemy' (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided an update Tuesday on mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey that gained national attention.

  3. KCEN Waco

    The drones over New Jersey were ‘authorized’ and ‘not the enemy,’ Trump administration says (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered an update from Trump during her first briefing Tuesday.

  4. RedState

    White House Finally Gives Answers on All Those New Jersey Drone Sightings (opens RedState)

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  5. ABC 7 New York

    White House: Many drones spotted over New Jersey were authorized by FAA: 'This was not the enemy' (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The White House is providing an explanation for the drones that were spotted over New Jersey over the past several months.

  6. Newsweek

    White House gives update on mysterious New Jersey drones (opens Newsweek)

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    Officials at local and federal levels were baffled by reports of mystery drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the Northeast.

  7. Breitbart News

    Trump White House: 'Mystery' Drones over New Jersey Were Authorized by FAA (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The "mystery" drones flying over New Jersey and other parts of the country were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

  8. NBC New York

    'Not the enemy': White House says most mystery drones over NJ were authorized (opens NBC New York)

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    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the situation worsened when "hobbyists, recreational and private individuals" also started flying their drones...

  9. NBC10 Philadelphia

    White House says most New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA: 'This was not the enemy' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    New Jersey residents were concerned over the mysterious drones that flew above their homes, sparking conspiracy theories about the source.

  10. The Boston Globe

    The drones over New Jersey were ‘authorized’ and ‘not the enemy,’ Trump press secretary says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The drones led to widespread curiosity as well as some confusion and worry last month.

  11. CNN

    White House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration and “not the enemy.”

  12. The Hill

    Trump says drones over New Jersey were ‘not the enemy’ (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump said the drone sightings over New Jersey late last year were either authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or were from hobbyists and enthusiasts.

  13. Washington Examiner

    White House says New Jersey drones were ‘not the enemy’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The lack of information provided by former President Joe Biden's administration earned his aides bipartisan criticism.

  14. The Guardian

    White House says New Jersey drones ‘authorized to be flown by FAA’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Press secretary gives update on flurry of drones spotted in east coast skies in December

  15. The Daily Caller

    Mysterious Drones Spotted Over New Jersey Were Authorized To Fly By Feds, White House Says (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The mysterious drones sighted over New Jersey in December were authorized to fly and did not originate from a hostile power, The White House said Tuesday.

  16. New York Post

    White House says NJ drones were ‘not the enemy’ — here’s what they were actually doing (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    New White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the mysterious drones spotted above New Jersey in her first briefing on Tuesday.

  17. CBS News

    Mystery drones flying around Northeast U.S. were authorized by FAA, White House says (opens CBS News)

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    People speculated about the source of the drone sightings along the East Coast for weeks late last year.

  18. UPI

    FAA authorized mystery drones previously reported over New Jersey, White House says (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday.

  19. WHDH Boston

    White House says drones sighted over New Jersey were authorized by the FAA - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Washington (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the

  20. WFMZ Allentown

    'This was not the enemy': White House assures public, drones are not a national security threat | Lehigh Valley Regional News (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    "After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons," said

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