Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Drone Sightings

A surge in reported drone sightings across the Northeast U.S. has prompted calls from lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, for greater federal transparency and the deployment of drone-detection systems. Despite the concerns, the White House maintains that these drones do not pose a national security threat, attributing many sightings to lawful commercial and hobbyist activity. Senator Mark Warner expressed frustration over the lack of information regarding the origins and intentions of these drones, while local officials in Connecticut and other states demand answers and assurances of safety. The FBI has received thousands of reports, but has not linked the drones to foreign entities or military operations. Lawmakers are pushing for legislation to grant state and local authorities more power to address this issue, acknowledging the chaotic situation as sightings spread across several states. The calls for action come amidst increasing public speculation and unease about the unexplained drone activity in their airspace.