The FBI has ramped up counter-drone operations at World Cup sites in Los Angeles, intercepting 28 unauthorized drones in the first week. - At least 28 drones were seized near SoFi Stadium and the L.A.
Coliseum. - Hobbyist pilots received federal citations; no malicious intent was found.
- A separate alleged plot to use drones to attack the White House led to arrests of two California men. FBI Special Agent James Peaco emphasized that the drone threat is real and that rapid assessment is critical to ensure safety.