Drones detected above Washington DC Army base where Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio live, report says | Daily Mail Online

- Drones have been detected above the Army base in Washington, D.C. where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth live, according to a report in the Washington Post. US officials have not determined where they came from, but they said multiple drones have appeared over Fort Lesley J. McNair on one night in the last 10 days. This triggered a meeting at the White House over how to respond and whether to increase security measures. The military is already operating on a heightened alert level because of the war in Iran that the United States and Israel have been engaged in for the last nearly three weeks. The drones over Fort McNair, which sits on the banks of the Anacostia River, have some officials considering whether to relocate Rubio and Hegseth, two people familiar told the Post. So far, Rubio and Hegseth have not moved. It has been known that they have lived on 'Generals Row' at the base since October. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell declined to speak about the drones. 'The department cannot comment on the secretary’s movements for security reasons, and reporting on such movements is grossly irresponsible,' he said in a statement to the Post. Fort McNair has the National Defense University and houses some of the Pentagon's most senior military officials. Historically, it has not been home to political leaders, but some Trump officials have cited security concerns as their reasoning for moving onto bases. Outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved into a home for the Coast Guard commandant on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, The Atlantic reported. Fort McNair is also conveniently located near Capitol Hill, the White House and the Pentagon. The U.S. Embassy in Rome has issued a security alert urging “Americans worldwide”, including those in Italy, to remain vigilant following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran. The March 18, 2026, warning mirrors a similar notice from the U.S. Embassy after a series of targeted explosions in major European cities.Italian intelligence had already warned of heightened risks earlier in March, citing the Iran conflict as a driver of increased terrorism threats. A March 4 report pointed to extremist activity in Europe, including operations linked to Hamas such as weapons circulation and potential plots against Israeli and Jewish communities.Between March 9 and March 14, a terrorist group with suspected ties to the Iranian regime claimed responsibility for attacks on Jewish targets across Europe. Reports indicate that both attacks and disrupted plots have grown in number since the start of the Iran war, raising concerns about retaliatory violence spreading beyond the Middle East.The U.S. Department of State has warned that U.S. military action could trigger unrest or reprisals globally. Americans abroad are advised to monitor embassy updates, review travel advisories, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Officials also caution that airspace closures and flight disruptions may occur. Learn More: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15659915/pete-hegseth-marco-rubio-drones-army-base-washington-dc.html https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/03/19/u-s-embassy-issues-warning-to-americans-worldwide-after-islamist-terror-bombings-rock-europe/ Your Support of Independent Media Is Appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DAHBOO7 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/dahboo7 Socials- DLive- https://dlive.tv/DAHBOO7 Rumble- https://rumble.com/c/DAHBOO7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dahboo7 Surviving End Times - https://www.youtube.com/Dahboo777 https://twitter.com/dahboo7 UWN Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DAHBOO7/