but on wednesday f b, i assistant director robert wheeler faced the grilling when testifying before congress. you know, sometimes i feel like i'm in the twilight zone up here like months after months people come before us. they testify. you don't get a lot of answers and it's, it's, uh, it's concerning. it's frustrating. and you're telling me, we don't know what the hell these drones are in new jersey are. is that correct? that's right. that's crazy. i mean, that's crazy. that's madness that we don't know what these drones are. we do not attribute that to a individual or a group yet. we're investigating, but i don't have an answer of who's responsible for that of one or more people that are responsible for those drawn flights. the we're actively invest, investigating the drones also came up at a white house press briefing as the federal government and ruled out that these are controlled by 4 entities. and do you know if they're conducting surveillance over so i cannot make any present any kind of predictions or comments about that specifically from here, this is something that the h s is loo

here's texas representative tony gonzales trying to get answer from the fbi's robert wheeler. >> you're me we don't know what the hell these drones are in new jersey are? is that correct? >> that's right. >> that's crazy. i mean, that's crazy! that's madness that we don't know what these drones are. >> stephen: it is crazy. the fbi knows everything about everyone, which is why i'd like to take a moment to say i love the fbi. i always have. big fan of the way you did that thing that i didn't see and can't recall. i wasn't there. i was asleep in the car. plus, we're on the same team. i work for cbs, and we've got all the fbis: regular, international, most wanted, sheldon. yes. this time, this time, he bazingas crime. back across the river here in new york city, this weekend is santa con, the annual gathering of holly jolly revelers dressed like st. nick, who, every year, teach children the true meaning of alcohol poisoning. this year, however, authorities are putting a cap on the holiday spirits, because this weekend, new york metro transit and new jersey transit are enacting a booze ban.

this just came up in the house, this is from robert wheeler of the fbi testifying and he says quote, we do not attribute the drones to any individual or group who is responsible. this hearing was scheduled before the nightly flights above new jersey and staten island. but the weird sightings heightened the interest of lawmakers especially because there seem to be no answers from washington or explanation's. >> this is why we are having the hearing. the public deserves answers. and if we can't explain something and especially if certain uavs are drones or small squad crops are flying over, we need to have an appropriate answer. >> democratic new jersey government characterizes the drones as very sophisticated. lawmakers say it is unacceptable that the feds either lack answers or will not provide explanation. >> looking forward to the outcome of that hearing and if we don't get the necessary answers -- answers there then we will dig deeper and go to the classified level. >> reporter: you thought these were dark programs? >> i hope not. i don't believe so but there is a lot of investiga

robert wheeler serves as assistant director of the critical response group. his expertise includes responding, tactical operations, behavioral assessment, and aviation. he joined the division in july of this year. and dr. bragman. serves department of justice. he has spent his career at the department of defense, department of state, and at the national security council. we thank all of you federal being here today. we will now begin with opening statements. i know you have submitted written statements as well. and thank you for that. if you'll please adhere to the five-minute summary of your statements. we'll start with mr. jones. you're now recognized. >> thank you, chairman. good afternoon, chairman pfluger, chair gimenez, and distinguished subcommittee. it's an honor to be here to discuss the authorities and capabilities dedicated to threats countered and imposed by malicious use of unmanned air systems, commonly caw l caughted uas or drones. with my 30 years, i've witnessed national malicious actors to circumvent law enforcement. recent years, i've devot

robert wheeler jenner serves as the assistant director of the fbi critical incident response group. his responsibility to include running expertise of crisis management, negotiations, and cooperations behavioral assessments, surveillance and aviation. join the division in july this year. mr. brent weidman deputy assistant attorney general for national security at the u.s. department of justice. he has spent his career as a government attorney of legal experience. and at the national security council but will take all of you for being here today will now begin with openingng statements. i know you have submitted written statements as well. we thank you for that. if you would please adhere to the five minute summary of your statements we will start with mr. jones you are now recognized. thank you chairman. ranking member, chairman gimenaz. distinguished members of the subcommittee.ch it's an honor to be here today on behalf of u.s. customs and border protection's to discuss the authorities and capabilities dedicated to countering threats imposed by the malicious use of unmanned aircra

robert wheeler serves as assistant director of the critical response group. his expertise includes responding, tactical operations, behavioral assessment, and aviation. he joined the division in july of this year. and dr. bragman. serves department of justice. he has spent his career at the department of defense, department of state, and at the national security council. we thank all of you federal being here today. we will now begin with opening statements. i know you have submitted written statements as well. and thank you for that. if you'll please adhere to the five-minute summary of your statements. we'll start with mr. jones. you're now recognized. >> thank you, chairman. good afternoon, chairman pfluger, chair gimenez, and distinguished subcommittee. it's an honor to be here to discuss the authorities and capabilities dedicated to threats countered and imposed by malicious use of unmanned air systems, commonly caw l caughted uas or drones. with my 30 years, i've witnessed national malicious actors to circumvent law enforcement. recent years, i've devot