Officials: mysterious drone sightings not a security threat

Government officials are responding to questions about mysterious drone sightings. There have been numerous reports of drones flying at night in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said “there’s no evidence the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat, or have a foreign nexus.” That echoes statements from the Pentagon and New Jersey’s governor. But several lawmakers want more answers and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says the drones should be “shot down, if necessary.”