Unidentified drone sightings across the Northeast have prompted a Senate bill to enhance state and local authorities’ ability to track drones. However, Senator Rand Paul blocked the bill, citing concerns about expanding government surveillance powers. The Biden administration asserts the drones don’t pose an immediate threat, but the mystery surrounding their origins continues to raise public concern and fuel debate.
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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) have introduced the First Responders Wellness Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the high rates of mental health issues among first responders. The legislation would create a grant program to provide mental health resources and services, as well as establish a dedicated mental health hotline.