White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration and “not the enemy.

A local congressman isn't satisfied with the White House's answers about the mysterious drones seen across New Jersey skies late last year.

After months of speculation, the White House has confirmed that the drones spotted over New Jersey late last year were part of FAA-authorized research. However, local officials, including Belleville Mayor Michael Melham and Congressman Josh Gottheimer,