A suspected Chinese surveillance balloon has been spotted in the skies over Montana, North Carolina, and South Carolina, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop at three U.S. airports. President Joe Biden has said the U.S. will "take care of it," but has not elaborated on how. The FAA's ground stop is still in effect, and it is unclear when it will be lifted.
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Biden Administration Considering Plan to Shoot Down Chinese Surveillance Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean
Biden Administration Considering Plan to Shoot Down Chinese Surveillance Balloon Over Atlantic Ocean
The Biden administration is considering a plan to shoot down a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on the U.S. military. President Joe Biden confirmed the news on Saturday, and the Pentagon has stated it does not pose a threat. The plan has changed from shooting it down over land to bringing it down over the Atlantic Ocean, where the remnants could potentially be recovered. The exact purpose of the balloon is still unknown, but the Biden administration is taking steps to ensure the safety of the U.S.
The Democratic National Committee has voted to drastically alter the party's early presidential primary schedule, increasing the racial and geographic diversity of the early voting states and sidelining Iowa and New Hampshire, who have traditionally led off the primaries. The changes have been met with mixed reactions, with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson praising the decision, while New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner expressed his disappointment. The new calendar will take effect for the 2024 presidential primaries.
The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to the Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Education as part of its investigation into the Biden administration's response to rising tensions and threats of violence surrounding school board meetings. The investigation is focused on whether the Justice Department strategy to address threats against teachers and school officials was abused to target conservative parents. This is the first set of subpoenas from the Judiciary's subcommittee dedicated to investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government and could have far-reaching implications for the Biden administration.
A mysterious Chinese surveillance balloon is hovering over the United States, prompting an international diplomatic crisis. President Joe Biden has been briefed on the balloon and is receiving regular updates from the National Security Team. The White House is monitoring and reviewing options, while Beijing insists it is a weather balloon that got blown off track.
The Pentagon has revealed that it is tracking a high-altitude Chinese balloon flying over sensitive sites in the western United States. In response, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned diplomatic trip to China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has admitted that the balloon is a “civilian airship” used mainly for weather research, but it is believed to be a surveillance device, raising concerns about Chinese espionage activities in the US. The Biden administration is now considering a response to the balloon's presence.
Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act to prevent the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission from regulating or banning existing gas stoves. The bill is a response to false claims of federal agents seizing gas kitchen appliances and is seen as an attempt to protect the fossil fuel industry from potential regulation. Environmental groups have criticized the bill, arguing that it does not address the real issue of climate change. The bill is currently under review by the Senate.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week. The selection is typically reserved for people the party views as up-and-coming leaders, and Sanders said Republicans are "ready to begin a new chapter in the story of America." President Biden's address is expected to reflect on his first two years in office, and Sanders' response will be a chance for her to showcase her leadership skills and articulate the Republican vision for the future.