New Biden Counterterror Strategy Puts Limits on Drone Use

President Joe Biden on Friday formally issued new guidance curtailing the use of armed drones outside of war zones as part of a new counterterrorism strategy that places a greater priority on protecting civilian lives.
The new policies require presidential approval before a suspected terrorist is added to the U.S. government's target list for potential lethal action, including drone strikes and special operations raids, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the classified memoranda.