WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY? Search on the social media platform X for “New Jersey drones,” and you’ll find plenty of videos of the mysterious, low-flying objects that have baffled law enforcement, lawmakers, and private citizens who have been left wondering what or who is behind what appears to be a drone invasion.

Some look like planes, others like flying orbs, and so far, no one has provided a satisfying explanation for what’s going on. “These are not U.S. military drones,” Sabrina Singh, the Pentagon’s deputy press secretary, told reporters at yesterday’s briefing. “At this time, we have no evidence that these activities are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary.”