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Give states the power to shoot down drones, says Homeland Security secretary
The US Homeland Security secretary has said states need the power to shoot down drones following criticisms of the government’s response to sightings across the East Coast.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas downplays drone sightings, says the feds ‘can’t shoot’ them down
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas downplayed the recent wave of drone sightings in the tri-state area and emphatically argued the feds can’t just “shoot” them down amid calls by some
Homeland Security Speaks Out on Mystery New Jersey Drone 'Threat'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spoken out following reports of a mysterious drone threat in New Jersey. In a joint statement with the FBI, they said there is "no evidence" that the reported drone sightings pose a "national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus."
Mayorkas says federal authorities are addressing New Jersey drone sightings
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the drone sightings that have prompted concern in New Jersey.
Mayorkas says DHS ‘vigilant in investigating’ drone sightings
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to assure the American people that the federal government has a handle on the reports of drone sightings on the East Coast. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,
The FBI and Homeland Security say they want more authority to deal with drones amid strange East Coast sightings
Officials said they are limited in how they can respond to the reported drone sightings that have stretched from Maryland to ...
Homeland Security Chief tells Wolf there’s ‘no threat’ from mysterious drones
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas talks with Wolf Blitzer about the mysterious drones flying over parts of the U.S.
FBI, Homeland Security cast doubt on N.J. drone reports, echoing White House statements
A statement released by the two federal agencies conflicts with earlier statements from local authorities and military ...
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Homeland Security confirms drone sightings in NYC after officials demand answers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As reports of drones sighting in the skies over the Island and in neighboring New Jersey are flying in ...
Rand Paul offers support for Trump immigration agenda, Noem as DHS chief
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he would prioritize South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) confirmation as Secretary of the ...
President-elect Donald Trump nominates former Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar as deputy secretary of Homeland Security
Edgar previously served as the Chief Financial Officer and Associated Deputy Under Secretary of Management for the Department ...
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
Homeland security officials in New Jersey are meeting with state and local lawmakers to discuss recent drone sightings ...
Homeland Security chief says feds have sent resources to NJ to help with drone sightings
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the federal government has sent personnel and technology to help State Police drone investigation.
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Austria offers Syrians £800 to return to homeland
Syrians living in Austria will be offered €1,000 (£833) to return to their homeland after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s ...
Homeland Security chief Mayorkas blames drone uproar on recent FAA flight-rule change: ‘We know of no foreign involvement’
Department of Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday continued to dismiss the flood of drones across New Jersey ...