Arming local police with drones: Who pulls the trigger? * WorldNetDaily * by Burak Otenli, Real Clear Wire

A new U.S. drone-defense framework for major events like the 2026 World Cup is advancing, but a central question remains: who decides to act if a drone crosses a stadium boundary. The article points to federal steps that began by explicitly naming the 2026 World Cup in an executive order reorganizing counter-drone posture, and to June 2025 Executive Order 14305 boosting detection funding to state and local agencies. It also cites the Safer Skies Act, enacted in December’s defense authorization, allowing trained local police and correctional officers to seize, disable, or destroy drones that pose a credible threat, with implementing rules arriving this month. The piece argues the law still lacks clear “authority” and evidence-transfer mechanisms during fast, real-world incidents.