Some New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a better explanation after President Donald Trump said the sightings over New Jersey could be traced to FAA-authorized drones.

The FAA directed questions about how the order would affect its hiring practices to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment on how the changes

Trump has yet to name his pick for FAA administrator following the departure of Mike Whitaker on Sunday. Sean Duffy currently awaits full Senate confirmation to become Transportation secretary, having had his nomination unanimously advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday.

According to the White House Press Secretary Karoline Levaitt, the Federal Avivation Administration (FAA) had been given permission to fly the drones for "research and various other reasons"

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."

Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared with reporters a message from President Donald Trump providing an update on the mysterious drones sighted over New Jersey.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to end federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors, which the administration defined as under the age of 19.

Mysterious drones that hovered over New Jersey last month were authorized by the FAA for research and recreation purposes, the White House says.

“After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt said. “Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones.

The mystery surrounding drones spotted over New Jersey has been clarified by President Donald Trump, who revealed they were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)