Defense Department Uses $800 Million Laser to Eliminate ‘Potentially Festive Threat’
Officials say the laser deployment was precautionary after the balloon exhibited “unstructured celebratory behavior” at approximately 3,200 feet.

Officials say the laser deployment was precautionary after the balloon exhibited “unstructured celebratory behavior” at approximately 3,200 feet.

WASHINGTON — President Trump confirmed Friday that the United States carried out a targeted airstrike overnight on what administration officials described as a “potentially hostile area of interest,” declining to specify the exact location but assuring reporters the strike was both necessary and successful. Speaking briefly to the press before departing the White House, the…
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