House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to receive a classified briefing on Thursday regarding the unexplained drone activity over New Jersey, according to a statement he made to Fox News' Chad Pergram. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, described the situation as perplexing and expressed hope that the briefing would shed light on the matter, as previous hearings have yielded little information.

Multiple drones were observed over Bernardsville, N.J., on Dec. 5. (Brian Glenn/TMX/AP)

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently stated that all possible explanations for the drones' origin are being investigated, emphasizing that federal experts are leading the effort. While no evidence suggests the drones are armed, all theories are being considered. Meanwhile, State Senator Jon Bramnick has urged the Department of Defense to intervene, arguing that the technology required to monitor and address the situation surpasses the capabilities of state officials. He advocates for a temporary ban on drones within the state until the situation is resolved.

Photographs captured in Toms River, New Jersey, on December 8 depict what appear to be large drones flying at significant altitudes, potentially exceeding FAA regulations. (Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press)