UFO sightings surged in 2024, prompting congressional discussions on government suppression of extraterrestrial evidence. Testimonies from officials allege a cover-up, reigniting debates about unidentified aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial life.

A broader ban is worrisome for Americans for whom drones have become a part of their lives and work. It could disrupt wide-ranging operations, from law enforcement to mapping and filmmaking that drone operators say are viable because of the low cost and high performance of the Chinese drones. American-made drones just aren’t comparable, they say.

Members of Congress are calling for a ban on two major Chinese manufacturers who sell drones in the U.S. They argue they pose a threat to security and hurt the U.S. drone industry.