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Senators said objects like the Chinese balloons have been flying over the continental United States for years.

Objects like the Chinese balloon have been flying over US since at least 2017

A fight is ensuing between Politico and James Clapper over the belief that the Hunter Biden laptop story was Russian disinformation.

Clapper, Politico battle over Hunter Biden disinformation story

The U.S. has denied Ukraine's request for long-range missiles. Officials said there aren't enough missiles in the stockpile to share.

US denies Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles

Members of the Congressional Progressive Staff Association are requesting a 32-hour work week, citing long hours leading to burnout and seeking support from Congress members like Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who proposed related legislation last year.

House blocks pair of local DC bills, reignites talk of statehood

U.S. military officials told Fox News the Air Force F-16 Jet used to shoot down a flying object Sunday missed on its first attempt.

Jet used to take latest flying object down missed on first try

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has announced that she is running for president, seeking the Republican nomination.

Morning rundown: Haley running for president; mass shooting at MSU

The White House is still working to recover the objects the military shot down and determine exactly what they are, but it's not aliens.

The White House says the objects in the sky were not aliens

Protests break out in France and Spain over retirement reform, health care

The Biden administration is approving states' requests for Medicaid to start covering costs for healthy food like fruits and vegetables.

Biden administration is approving requests for Medicaid to cover food costs

Four flying objects have been shot down by the U.S. military in just over a week. Lawmakers are raising security concerns.

Morning rundown: US shoots down more flying objects; Turkey prosecutes contractors

During the first congressional hearing on the weaponization of the federal government, a former FBI agent cried listing cases she's investigated.

Former FBI agent cries before Congress while discussing her investigations

Sens. Lindsey Graham and Dick Durbin re-introduced the Dream Act, which would give "Dreamers" a way to earn citizenship or lawful permanent residence.

Graham, Durbin introduce bill to give citizenship to ‘Dreamers’

A Missouri transgender clinic is being investigated after a whistleblower said it uses experimental drugs on children.

Missouri clinic accused of using experimental drugs on children

World leaders have called Monday's historic earthquake one of the biggest natural disasters in our times. More than 21,000 people have died.

Morning rundown: 21,000 killed in Turkey quake; Pence subpoenaed

CBP: Migrant rescues, encounters at US-Mexico border break records

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he wants to set the minimum age for creating a social media platform to 16 years old.

Sen. Josh Hawley proposes minimum age for social media use

The death toll from the historic earthquake on the Turkey-Syria border has now surpassed 17,0000. At least 60,000 other people were injured.

Morning rundown: 17,000 dead in Turkey earthquake; Fetterman hospitalized

Former Twitter executives were criticized by both Republicans and Democrats for either censoring information or failing to remove problematic content.

Former Twitter executives criticized over censorship policies

Florida Republicans are pushing a bill to give Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) control over Disney's self-governing district in Orlando.

‘A new sheriff in town’: DeSantis could soon control Disney government

In 2022, 18 states dished out tax rebates to counter inflation. Now the IRS needs to decide if that relief money will be taxed.

The IRS wants taxpayers from these states to hold off on filing tax returns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the U.K. Wednesday to thank allies for their support against Russia.

Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to UK, vows ‘freedom will win’

The Chinese spy balloon shot down over the weekend was part of a vast surveillance program ran by the People's Republic of China (PRC).

US intel: Chinese spy balloon part of wider surveillance program

In 2021, Seattle, Washington defunded its police budget by nearly 17%. In the year following those cuts, homicides in the city surged 24%.

Crime in Seattle increases after police budget cuts

President Biden addressed China in his State of The Union following a week of Chinese spy balloon headlines.

Morning rundown: Biden addresses China; Turkey death toll hits 11,000