The balloon traversed the contiguous U.S. and was shot down by the U.S. military off the coast of South Carolina. DoD also committed to timely and thorough reporting to Congress,” Sue Gough, Defense Department spokesperson, said in a written response to States Newsroom. Defense Department officials also maintain there is no evidence to support many theories discussed during the hearing. Lawmakers said they will continue to push the administration to improve transparency and reduce stigma for both military and commercial pilots who report sightings. The Director of National Intelligence referred all inquiries to the Defense Department.

Source: Fox News July 27, 2023 11:37 UTC