•The New York Times reports the Pentagon is considering deploying an anti-drone laser system near Fort McNair after reports of unusual drone activity.

•⁠ ⁠The base houses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raising concerns about possible surveillance of senior officials.

•⁠ ⁠Officials are also weighing use of the same system along the U.S.-Mexico border to counter drone activity by drug cartels.