White House says ‘leading explanation’ for 3 objects shot down could be they were ‘benign’ balloons

There could be a benign explanation for the three high-altitude objects downed by the U.S. military over the weekend, according to the White House.

The White House on Tuesday emphasized that there could be a benign explanation for the three high-altitude objects downed by the U.S. military over the weekend.

In addition, the White House spokesman addressed reports that the first missile fired by a U.S. fighter jet over Lake Huron on Sunday didn’t hit its target. “I just know that we need some more transparency,” GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told reporters on Tuesday, after he attended a closed-door briefing for lawmakers on the matter.

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