Small Drone Found on White House Grounds

CNN- The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "device," described as a small drone, found on the grounds of the White House, a White House official said Monday, and Press Secretary Josh Earnest said early indications are that the device does not pose an ongoing threat.

The Secret Service is sweeping the White House grounds on Monday morning looking for anything else that might be on the ground.

Flying drones is illegal in the District of Columbia.

President Barack Obama and the first lady are both away, traveling in India with Earnest.