Cabot Phillips

Perhaps most concerning, the drones have invaded the airspace surrounding military installations and infrastructure like railways, power stations, and police departments. They've also surrounded Coast Guard ships. And in some cases, FBI agents investigating the case say they've appeared above their own homes.

Perhaps most concerning, the drones have invaded the airspace surrounding military installations and infrastructure like railways, power stations, and police departments. They've also surrounded Coast Guard ships. And in some cases, FBI agents investigating the case say they've appeared above their own homes.

Yeah. At first, the story was sort of laughed off by mainstream media outlets as some sort of UFO mass hysteria. But as the activity continued night after night, lawmakers and law enforcement began taking it very seriously. The FBI launched an investigation in late November. The DHS and New Jersey State Police are also investigating. And now Congress is getting involved.

Yeah. At first, the story was sort of laughed off by mainstream media outlets as some sort of UFO mass hysteria. But as the activity continued night after night, lawmakers and law enforcement began taking it very seriously. The FBI launched an investigation in late November. The DHS and New Jersey State Police are also investigating. And now Congress is getting involved.

They held a hearing on the matter Wednesday. But no one seems to have any clue who is actually behind the activity. And that is frustrating lawmakers. For example, here's Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez questioning FBI official Robert Wheeler.

They held a hearing on the matter Wednesday. But no one seems to have any clue who is actually behind the activity. And that is frustrating lawmakers. For example, here's Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez questioning FBI official Robert Wheeler.

Members of the New Jersey State Legislature have also expressed similar frustration after a Homeland Security briefing. Here's Rep. Brian Bergen.

Members of the New Jersey State Legislature have also expressed similar frustration after a Homeland Security briefing. Here's Rep. Brian Bergen.

And on Wednesday, another frustrated lawmaker, New Jersey's Jeff Van Drew, sparked a firestorm after claiming the drones originated with Iran and had been launched from a mothership that was deployed off the coast of our eastern seaboard.

And on Wednesday, another frustrated lawmaker, New Jersey's Jeff Van Drew, sparked a firestorm after claiming the drones originated with Iran and had been launched from a mothership that was deployed off the coast of our eastern seaboard.

But hours later, a Pentagon spokesperson denied that claim, saying there's no evidence the drones are coming from a foreign entity.

But hours later, a Pentagon spokesperson denied that claim, saying there's no evidence the drones are coming from a foreign entity.

That sentiment was echoed by White House spokesman John Kirby, who said the drones do not pose a security risk. But it's worth noting, neither he nor Homeland Security have said they've identified the source of the activity. So the Pentagon knows who's behind the drones. They're not saying so publicly.

That sentiment was echoed by White House spokesman John Kirby, who said the drones do not pose a security risk. But it's worth noting, neither he nor Homeland Security have said they've identified the source of the activity. So the Pentagon knows who's behind the drones. They're not saying so publicly.

Some have speculated their insistence that they don't belong to an adversary and aren't a threat is evidence the craft belonged to our military, but the Pentagon doesn't want to confirm it on the record. But lawmakers say if that were the case, the FBI would have been alerted and would not have launched a widespread federal investigation into their origins.

Some have speculated their insistence that they don't belong to an adversary and aren't a threat is evidence the craft belonged to our military, but the Pentagon doesn't want to confirm it on the record. But lawmakers say if that were the case, the FBI would have been alerted and would not have launched a widespread federal investigation into their origins.

For more on all this, I spoke with Senior Research Fellow for Advanced Technology at the Heritage Foundation, Brent Sadler.

For more on all this, I spoke with Senior Research Fellow for Advanced Technology at the Heritage Foundation, Brent Sadler.

So as these sightings continue, lawmakers, law enforcement, and most importantly, the people of New Jersey want answers.

So as these sightings continue, lawmakers, law enforcement, and most importantly, the people of New Jersey want answers.