The Hill Articles: February 3, 2023

What are spy balloons and what is their purpose? Musk reiterates plan to remove Twitter’s ‘deeply corrupted’ legacy verification Pentagon confirms second Chinese ‘surveillance balloon’ seen over Latin America More than 100 House Republicans file amicus brief on Biden student loan forgiveness White officer involved in fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols fired: Memphis Police Department On The Money — 5 takeaways from a surprisingly strong jobs report Biden bashes Republicans in presidential campaign-style rally in Philadelphia Defense & National Security — Blinken pauses trip after Chinese balloon detected ‘Woke capitalism’ is simply capitalism — and it’s good for business Elon Musk cleared of wrongdoing in trial over 2018 tweets Health Care — Dems eye another go to pass cannabis banking bill  Harvard ending social media misinformation project next year First lady to attend Super Bowl in Arizona Energy & Environment — House GOP announces anti-ESG working group Global food prices on the downslide, UN agency says Flu levels fall further across the country: CDC Pence traveling to South Carolina amid 2024 speculation Hillicon Valley — Southwest’s tech issues to be in spotlight at hearing Biden to travel to Wisconsin, Florida after State of the Union address How the administration’s open government plan can be more transparent US to send high-tech Boeing missiles in latest $2.2B Ukraine package Majority of Americans support a widespread ban of tobacco products: CDC study Why the discovery of a Chinese balloon in US skies is such a big deal Emailing error causes former Blue Cross Blue Shield customers to receive claims Jordan subpoenas Garland, Wray over school board memo Senators raise pressure on Live Nation over ticketing industry monopoly Trump splits with McCarthy on Babbitt’s death: ‘I totally disagree’ Hawley calls for investigation of Biden’s ‘baffling response’ to Chinese surveillance balloon  We can’t ignore the toll the pandemic has taken on the health of our kids Pompeo says there was a ‘peaceful transition of power’ on Jan. 6 ‘Chinese spy balloon’ spotted over Kansas, senator says Biden administration announces $580 million toward tribal water rights settlements Schumer mocks GOP: ‘Nobody is taking away your gas stove’ Southwest COO to testify before Senate panel following mass cancellations Tobacco control is not a zero-sum game Democrats to vote on primary calendar at DNC winter meeting Ohio education officials investigating pro-Nazi homeschooling network Rep. James Comer blasts Biden on Chinese balloon, speculates if it could be ‘bioweapons’ Get the most from federal energy and infrastructure dollars Treasury Department expands definition of SUVs eligible for electric vehicle tax credit Watch live: Blinken holds joint press conference with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin Indiana firefighters rescue injured owl stuck in frozen lake China’s unchecked access to American investors  Political commentator Goldie Taylor talks Tyre Nichols, policing, trauma — and her new memoir Watch live: Biden, Harris deliver remarks on economic agenda Lone wolf terrorism is far from yesterday’s threat 5 takeaways on a surprisingly strong jobs report Victoria Spartz passes on Senate run, to retire from Congress at end of term The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Jaw-droppingly strong jobs report amid economic worries Russian disintegration is a dangerously dumb delusion Best of Rising: Jan 30-Feb 2 Republicans launch group to combat ‘threat’ posed by ESG investing Biden’s State of the Union will kick off presidential Super Bowl Officials say Russian troops killed, wounded in Ukraine approaching 200K: report Our closest Afghan allies deserve better than what we’ve given them Jobs report gives Biden pre-State of the Union boost Blinken trip to China postponed over ‘unacceptable’ spy balloon The US doubles down on national security at the World Trade Organization New England braces for ‘generational’ cold blast GOP lashes out at Biden, Pentagon as Chinese balloon hovers over US Testing students in the age of ChatGPT: Asking the tough question Beyoncé ticket demand 800% higher than tickets available: Ticketmaster Spanberger: Congress must separate issues of immigration, border security Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on jobs report Britain remains a major military power — but for how long? How To Know Layoffs Are Coming And What To Do About It Where are the ‘deadliest’ beaches in America? Americans’ confidence in police hits new low in wake of Tyre Nichols beating: poll Warner, Rubio call for ‘immediate compliance’ with request for Trump, Biden classified documents The phony rape exception to abortion bans Beijing confirms balloon is Chinese, says entry into US airspace was unintended Roseanne Barr eyes cancel culture rebound with new comedy special These industries powered a shocking January jobs gain US adds stunning 517K jobs to start 2023 Clyburn calls for Democrats to compromise on policing bill The continuing mystery of Biden’s trade policy China looking into US spy balloon report: ‘No intention of violating the territory and airspace’ of any country Europe’s eastern flank still needs America to lead on its security When will I get my tax refund? Forgotten words: ‘A well regulated Militia’ Arrest warrant issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon Terror suspect charged for damaging power plant outside Las Vegas found incompetent People urged to destroy these children’s pajamas over burn hazard The Hill’s Morning Report — McCarthy gets first big win as Speaker Senate Democrats look for way forward on marijuana banking bill Groups file ethics complaint over Sinema’s alleged use of staff Florida Democrats fight to reclaim political relevance House GOP struggles to unify over budget ideas  Biden, Harris head to Philadelphia as they hone 2024 message 911 calls released from Monterey Park mass shooting: ‘Send police here right away!’ Former principal of Virginia school where 6-year-old shot teacher wasn’t warned about gun, lawyer claims