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Why doesn’t US military shoot down the Chinese ‘spy’ balloon?

‘We’re monitoring the situation closely and reviewing options’

The Independent UK

Commentary: Biden’s successes were made possible by Obama

It’s a safe bet that President Joe Biden will use his State of the Union address to brag about his many policy accomplishments over the last two years — and that the Democrats in the audience will respond with cheers. Many of Biden’s supporters argue that he can claim a…

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‘I can’t plan ahead’: Dreamers speak out as US program faces new threat

Immigrants express frustration as nine Republican-led states ask judge to end Obama-era program that gives temporary deportation relief

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Editorial: Why California leaders may regret playing hardball in negotiations over the Colorado River

The failure of California and six other Western states to meet a Jan. 31 deadline for deciding how to divvy up the dwindling water supplied by the Colorado River clears the way for one of the biggest fights over natural resources in U.S. history — and already the Golden State…

Tribune News Service

Changing the Democratic presidential primary calendar is the right move

Let’s enact this fairer primary calendar and move on to other business: defending workers, strengthening democracy — and making sure the 2024 Democratic National Convention is in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jackie Calmes: On the debt-ceiling crisis, take it from moderate Republicans: Be afraid, be very afraid

A group of moderate Republicans and former Republicans in Washington who call themselves the Concerned — as in, for the state of their party and the country — are really concerned these days.

Los Angeles Times

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

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Another Chinese Spy Balloon Flying Over Latin America, Says Pentagon

The Pentagon Friday evening (local time) said that another Chinese spy balloon was spotted flying over Latin America, a day after US officials said that they tracking a similar surveillance balloon making its way across the United States airspace. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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US Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Framework Agreement with Iraq

US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Iraq in a phone call with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Biden stressed the US commitment to the Strategic Framework Agreement with Baghdad and commended the Prime Minister’s efforts to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty and independence.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky

A massive white orb flying across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media

The Independent UK

Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022

A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress — tough asks like an assault weapons ban

The Independent UK

Democrats set to shake up start of 2024 presidential primary

Democrats are poised to drastically reorder their presidential primary schedule beginning next year, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot as part of a larger overhaul meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to its base of support

The Independent UK

High-flying balloon seen as part of broader Chinese spy program

WASHINGTON — The high-altitude balloon now floating at 60,000 feet over the continental U.S. is part of a broader Chinese spying program that’s seen many such devices sent over the nation, including some during the Trump administration, according to U.S. officials.

Tribune News Service

Second spy balloon spotted over Latin America, says Pentagon, as Blinken postpones China trip

Secretary of state calls the incident in US airspace a ‘clear violation of US sovereignty and international law’

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chinese balloon soars across US; Blinken scraps Beijing trip

Aside from the government response, fuzzy videos dotted social media as people with binoculars and telephoto lenses tried to find the “spy balloon” in the sky as it headed southeastward over Kansas and Missouri at 60,000 feet.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Biden unveils $500 million for Philly water upgrades as he touts infrastructure bill

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in a green-tiled building that has treated Philadelphia’s water for more than a century, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled $500 million in funding for lead pipe replacements and other water service upgrades in the city as the pair aimed to show…

Reuters

China balloon soaring over U.S. deflates hopes for diplomatic thaw

The political uproar over a suspected Chinese spy balloon drifting over the United States did not just derail a planned visit to Beijing by the top U.S. diplomat, it also threatens to upset attempts by both countries to steady an increasingly rocky relationship.

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Pentagon tracking "surveillance balloon"

President Biden was briefed on the balloon Tuesday and chose against shooting it down as it could cause debris

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The Independent UK

House Democrats fear GOP members could endanger Biden at State of the Union

Members are concerned by the GOP removing metal detectors at the doors to the House chamber

The Independent UK

State of the Union: The seven most bizarre moments over the years

From a congressman shouting ‘you lie!’ to the Speaker of the House tearing the speech to pieces, here are some of the most memorable and regrettable SOTU moments

The Independent UK

Who is attending this year’s State of the Union address?

Joe Biden’s speech promises to fire starting pistol on 2024 presidential race

The Independent UK

How to watch Joe Biden’s State of the Union address

President expected to discuss police reform, economy and Ukraine war

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Chinese balloon punctures Blinken's plans, leaving U.S.-China ties adrift

Secretary of State Antony Blinken called off his trip to China after the discovery of a Chinese "surveillance" balloon over the U.S. It's the latest setback in an increasingly fraught relationship.

The Independent UK

The GOP’s latest fundraising pitch: Shoot down the Chinese ‘spy’ balloon

Republicans hope to show it is another sign of Joe Biden’s weakness.

The Independent UK

Biden, Cabinet visiting 20 states after State of the Union

President Joe Biden and his Cabinet will embark on a post-State of the Union “blitz” to visit at least 20 states next week to discuss his economic agenda after his Tuesday night address to Congress

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