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Pentagon Says Mystery Drones Flying over East Coast Are Not U.S. Military – but also not Foreign Controlled

The Pentagon has stated that the mystery drones flying over parts of New Jersey and the northeast U.S. in recent weeks are not controlled by the U.S. military but also not believed to be controlled by foreign entities. Despite these claims, the Pentagon can’t say just who actually is in control of the drones causing havoc and concern along the Atlantic coast.

Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh

‘A Very Serious Threat:’ Rep. Chris Smith Urges Action on Mystery Drones Spotted over East Coast

A swarm of unidentified drones has been causing confusion and concern in New Jersey and New York, with local, state, and federal authorities struggling to determine the origin and purpose of these mysterious aerial devices. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has urged federal official to authorize military action, calling the drones “a very serious threat” and revealing they have become more brazen — even swarming around a Coast Guard ship.

Rep Chris Smiths speaks at Capitol

Historic East Texas Church Destroyed by Fire

Five East Texas fire departments responded to a blaze Monday morning that consumed a 163-year-old Methodist Church in Marshall. In the 1860s, the church served as an ammunition warehouse and meeting place for Confederate leaders, including President Jefferson Davis.

Marshal Texas Methodist Church Fire (Marshall Fire Department)