President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the US is increasingly confident that the three objects that were downed in recent weeks were Chinese surveillance balloons, and that the US was able to protect sensitive sites against collection. The intelligence community is still assessing what the additional objects shot down were, but they are believed to be much smaller than the initial Chinese balloon. Biden also spoke from an auditorium across an alley from the West Wing in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
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President Joe Biden addressed the recent shooting down of three unidentified objects in North American airspace, stating that the US has no indication that the objects are related to China’s spy balloon program and are likely from private entities. He warned that the US will take down any object that presents a threat to the safety and security of the American people, and that his remarks were his first formal comments on the incident. Diplomatic tension between the US and China has arisen due to the shooting down, with China insisting that the balloon was not intended for spying.
The FBI has conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in the past month as part of an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents removed did not have classified markings, but required further scrutiny. The searches were arranged with the Justice Department and no warrants were issued. It is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if the investigation is related to any other ongoing probes.
The FBI recently conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in connection with an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents in question arrived at the university on June 6, 2012, and the FBI retrieved materials from two university locations on two different days. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if any documents have been found, or if any legal action will be taken against the president.
Mike Pence has announced he will fight a subpoena from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump's actions surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Pence argued the subpoena is unconstitutional and unprecedented, and he is confident the Biden administration will recognize this and respect the principle of separation of powers.
The White House has announced the appointment of Lael Brainard of the Federal Reserve as the new director of the National Economic Council. Brainard will be tasked with helping President Biden implement his economic agenda, including pandemic relief, infrastructure, and tax bills. However, the U.S. is currently at risk of defaulting on its debt in July if Congress does not act to raise or suspend the debt limit. Brainard's expertise and experience will be essential in helping the White House navigate this difficult situation.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania underwent a successful surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday, with no further treatment required. His office has expressed gratitude for the well-wishes and support from the Commonwealth, and Senator Casey is looking forward to returning to a normal schedule after a period of rest and recovery.
Key takeaways: The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Judge Gina Méndez-Miró to the federal district court in Puerto Rico, passing a key test vote. President…