Drones over base housing Rubio, Hegseth raise security concerns
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Unidentified drones spotted over Fort McNair, where Rubio and Hegseth reside, raise security concerns as the US heightens alert levels.
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The sun sets behind the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Unidentified drones were detected over a Washington military base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, raising concerns over potential threats on US soil amid escalating war with Iran.
According to officials briefed on the matter, multiple drones were spotted over Fort McNair on at least one night in recent days. Their origin remains unknown.
The sightings prompted heightened monitoring by the US military and triggered internal discussions on security measures, including a White House meeting to assess the situation.
The incident comes as the United States raises its security posture domestically and abroad. Several military bases, including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey and MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, elevated their force protection level to “Charlie,” indicating a credible threat of potential attack.
The US has also issued a global alert for its diplomatic missions overseas.
Officials briefly considered relocating Rubio and Hegseth following the drone sightings, though both remain at the base. Their residence at Fort McNair had previously been publicly reported.
The Pentagon declined to comment on the matter, citing security concerns.
The drone incidents highlight growing fears that retaliation linked to the war on Iran could extend beyond overseas targets to include high-level officials within the United States.
