<ul><li>Federal agencies are seeking more authority to deal with drones following a surge in unexplained drone sightings along the eastern US.</li><li>The Department of Homeland Security and FBI officials argue that their current authorities are limited in responding to these reported drone sightings.</li><li>The Biden administration states that the drones are believed to be crewed aircraft operating lawfully and are not a public safety threat.</li><li>Federal agencies are urging Congress to pass legislation that would expand their counter-drone authorities and provide state and local authorities with necessary tools.</li></ul>

The FBI and Homeland Security say they want more authority to deal with drones amid strange East Coast sightings

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