Senators will get classified briefing on unidentified objects shot down over weekend

Senate briefed over unidentified objects flown over U.S.

On Tuesday, senators got a briefing on the objects that were shot down after flying over the U.S. – during which they heard that the first balloon was different from the other three objects.

Senators demand Biden speech after classified briefing on aerial objects

Briefers said the so-called "UAPs" are still being recovered and didn't pose a direct threat.

US defends decision to shoot down 3 unidentified objects

The White House is defending the shootdowns of three unidentified objects in as many days despite not confirming the objects were intended for surveillance in the same manner as the high-altitude Chinese balloon.

Sen. Susan Collins talks about the unidentified objects over U.S. and Canada

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Senate intelligence committee member Susan Collins about the unidentified objects over the U.S. and Canada.

Senate to receive classified briefing on flying objects

Senators will receive a classified briefing Tuesday on the three unidentified objects shot down by the U.S. military in recent days after lawmakers expressed frustration over a lack of information coming from the Biden administration.

White House defends decision to shoot down 3 unidentified objects

“These were decisions based purely and simply on what was in the best interests of the American people,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday.