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U.S. Air National Guard s were not able to intercept a that violated restricted air space around Washington until more than after the passed near the White House.
The s were on a alert at s Air Force Base in and did not get the order to until
"What's needed is a zone over the White House," said a White House official.
Air patrols were scaled back over and in April because of the cost and strain on s.
The Secret Service briefly the White House on Wednesday evening after being informed there was a single-engine in restricted airspace above Washington.
The and a who were on that were released by the FBI Wednesday night after the agency determined the incursion appeared to be and there was nothing involved. No charges were filed, but the could still face action by the Federal Aviation Administration.
"There was never a threat to the president," said a White House press secretary
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