US rattled after mysterious flying objects shot down over weekend – live

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Since Friday, American jets have downed three objects flying over the US and Canada, but Pentagon hasn’t said what they are

The third flying object in as many days was shot down by US jets not far from military sites in Michigan, and was “octagonal” in shape, the Guardian’s Ed Pilkington reports. Here’s a recap of the very busy weekend had by American military aviators:

The US military has shot down a third flying object over North American airspace in three days, as the air force general overseeing the airspace said he would not rule out any explanation for the objects yet.

The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, briefs reporters at 1pm eastern time.

The Senate will convene at 3pm to consider more judicial nominees from Joe Biden.

Top Biden administration officials including transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and White House adviser Susan Rice speak at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference starting from 9.30am.

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