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Meet the FBI-trained drone warriors who will guard the skies at the World Cup

Nypost · · 467 words · By Geoff Earle
Counter-Terrorism National Security Government spending
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The US has appropriated $250 million this year to battle “nefarious and unlawful” drone use.”
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The provided evidence discusses General Atomics, U.S. Army counter-drone capabilities, and Anduril systems, but none of the sources mention a specific $250 million appropriation for 'nefarious and unlawful' drone use.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and minor islands. Bot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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“In June, the FBI opened its new National Counter-UAS Training Center in Huntsville, Ala.”
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Multiple independent sources (Cybernews, Fox News, and another news report) confirm the FBI opened a National Counter-UAS Training Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in June.
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web search NEUTRAL — The FBI launches its new National Counter-UAS Training Center, aimed at helping local law enforcement identify, track, and mitigate illegal drone activity across the US.
https://cybernews.com/security/fbi-launches-counter-uas-trai…
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web search NEUTRAL — Patel said President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June that led to the creation of a National Counter-UAS Training Center, which the FBI operates out of its Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville…
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-creates-national-counte…
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web search NEUTRAL — The new National Counter-UAS Training Center is being run by the FBI out of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, and it reflects a clear shift toward hands-on preparedness.
https://libertyonenews.com/fbi-bolsters-national-counter-dro…
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“The two-week course has now schooled 60 locals from each of the 11 World Cup host sites, including from New York and New Jersey.”
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Only one source (referencing a Bloomberg report) mentions the specific number of 60 trained officers across World Cup venues. Other sources discuss drones in NY/NJ but not the training numbers.
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web search NEUTRAL — The FBI will field roughly 60 specially trained state and local police officers across FIFA World Cup 2026 venues to detect and electronically disable hostile drones, according to a Bloomberg report p…
https://dronexl.co/2026/05/16/fbi-counter-drone-60-officers-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The FBI released a training video that shows just that.
https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/run-hide-fight-092120.m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why have groups of large, unidentified “mystery drones” been flying over New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania at night? Some of the “mystery drones” are the size of a car, but government officials se…
https://endoftheamericandream.com/are-we-being-invaded-myste…
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“They will be joined by officials from FBI field offices and the Secret Service to safeguard the tournament action that stretches 39 days.”
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While the Secret Service and FBI are mentioned in general contexts, there is no specific corroboration in the provided evidence that they will join the 60 trained locals to safeguard a 39-day tournament, although a BBC source confirms the tournament lasts 39 days.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Secret Service (USSS or Secret Service) is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Homeland Security. It is tasked with conducting criminal investigati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secret_Service
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web search NEUTRAL — The country will be the first to host the World Cup three times. The five-week tournament will begin on June 11 when the Mexican national team plays against South Africa in Mexico City. But before the…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/world/americas/world-cup-…
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web search NEUTRAL — FBI officials quickly identified Henson, a former military member, and noted that he may have been experiencing a mental health issue. The FBI considered this a targeted attack and emphasized the seri…
https://wgy.iheart.com/content/2025-09-17-man-rams-gate-of-f…
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“Texas just got another $3.2 million to “mitigate unauthorized or potentially dangerous drone activity” and guard crowds and critical infrastructure for matches in Dallas in Houston.”
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NBC News reports that FEMA awarded Texas DPS $3.2 million specifically to detect and mitigate unauthorized or potentially dangerous drone activity for the World Cup.
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas DPS gets authority to take control of drones flying near AT&T Stadium during World Cup.FEMA recently awarded DPS $3.2 million to buy advanced technology designed to detect and mitigate unauthori…
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-dps-authority-drone-…
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web search NEUTRAL — World Cup 2026: A guide to the 16 stadiums in the USA, Canada & Mexico. The 2026 World Cup will be a tournament like no other. An unprecedented 104 games will be crammed into 39 days, spanning four ti…
https://www.bbc.com/sport/extra/i4yxbkxake/world-cup-2026-st…
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas Gulf Coast residents now spotting mysterious drones too. The sightings follow reports of drones recently spotted over New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.Mulitple drones were spotted over Hou…
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/drones-texa…
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“New York and New Jersey are getting $17 million in drone funds to shield MetLife Stadium – home to the July 19 final that will include performances by Madonna and Shakira –– plus fan events in the city.”
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The evidence confirms MetLife Stadium is a venue and mentions shuttle bus costs, but there is no mention of a $17 million drone fund for New York and New Jersey.
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web search NEUTRAL — MetLife Stadium) — стадион, расположенный в Ист-Ратерфорде (район в округе Берген штата Нью-Джерси (США), является частью внутреннего кольца пригородов Нью-Йорка). Был построен в 2010 году рядом с пре…
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Метлайф-стэдиум
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York/New Jersey host committee has slashed the cost of its FIFA World Cup shuttle bus service to MetLife Stadium by 75 percent, reducing the fare for fans from $80 to $20 during the tournament…
https://www.primicias.ec/deportes/mundial-2026/newyork-newje…
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web search NEUTRAL — Make your next event unforgettable at MetLife Stadium. With world-class amenities and iconic views, it's the ultimate backdrop for gatherings of any size.Join our Headliner Club and be among the first…
https://www.metlifestadium.com/
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“the July 19 final that will include performances by Madonna and Shakira”
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Multiple sources confirm the World Cup final is on July 19 and will feature performances by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show at…
https://www.si.com/soccer/fifa-announce-2026-world-cup-final…
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web search NEUTRAL — On July 19, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is coming to New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring superstars @Madonna , @shakira , and @bts_bighit , curated by @coldplay ‘s Chris Martin!
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/arts/music/world-cup-half…
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“Thomas Michael Crooks flew a drone for 11 minutes in Butler, Pa., before shooting and wounding Donald Trump in 2024.”
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The evidence confirms Thomas Matthew Crooks shot Donald Trump in Butler, PA, on July 13, 2024. However, there is no mention of him flying a drone for 11 minutes prior to the attack in any of the detailed timelines or FBI findings provided; the attack is described as a shooting from a roof.
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web search NEUTRAL — On July 13, 2024, Donald Trump, then a former president of the United States and the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in the 2024 presidential election, survived an assassination attempt wh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Don…
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web search NEUTRAL — In a significant update on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the FBI released new photos and detailed findings regarding the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and his prepara…
https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/168756/20240829/fbi-un…
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web search NEUTRAL — The July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has stunned the country as it approaches Election Day on Nov. 5. Here is an in-depth look at the events surrounding the shooting th…
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/19/nx-s1-5041734/trump-shooting-…
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“A detection system used by the Secret Service was inoperable at the time, and an agent testified they got only about 30 minutes of initial training, according to a December 2024 House task force report on the assassination attempt.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim in the search results.
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