The Hill Articles: February 4, 2023

February 4
China condemns US ‘attack’ on surveillance balloon as ‘overreaction’ Abbott issues disaster declaration following Texas ice storm US works to recover debris, intel from downed Chinese ‘spy’ balloon Why the US waited to shoot down the China balloon DOJ to investigate Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest: Mayor Religious persecution in Cuba and Nicaragua revitalizes the faith of the people Sunday shows preview: Chinese surveillance balloon downed off Carolina coast; Democrats renew calls for police reform Congress can bolster America’s workforce Kemp’s political clout grows ahead of 2024 Train derailment sparks massive fire in Ohio, prompts evacuations Biden says he ordered US military to shoot down Chinese ‘spy’ balloon ‘as soon as possible’ Iowa, New Hampshire lawmakers lament ‘disappointing’ DNC calendar shift US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast FAA resumes flights at three airports after Chinese balloon shot down South Carolina sheriff’s office asks residents not to ‘shoot’ at Chinese surveillance balloon In State of the Union address, Biden will highlight his dishonest take on the economy Biden administration weighing plans to down Chinese spy balloon: AP Strong pollution standards can ensure decarbonization of the power sector The states that are falling behind in economic freedom DNC approves adjusted early presidential primary schedule Bitter wind chills as low as -109 degrees recorded in Northeast as cold blast continues Will Gillibrand face a primary challenge from the left in 2024? Warn your children: Robots and AI are coming for their careers Lax security practices ‘going on for years’ at Supreme Court before leak: report What to make of the government’s strident new tone on ‘Big Tech’ Rising: February 4, 2023 8 tax deductions, credits you may qualify for in 2023 Congress is set to expose what may be the largest censorship system in U.S. history DeSantis files complaint against Orlando Philharmonic for hosting drag holiday event Three potential outcomes of the wider classified documents probe The State of the Union and the value of ‘healthy controversy’ Pence: ‘We’ve got to have a conversation’ about reforming Social Security Gaslighting over gas stoves Tennessee board suspends licenses of two EMTs who responded to Tyre Nichols arrest Biden’s ‘Sputnik moment’: Is China’s spy balloon political warfare? What we learned about the US economy this past week Changes to expect in your child’s school lunches under new USDA nutrition standards Eight Republicans who could challenge Trump in 2024