WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

President Biden finally addresses the American people about the mysterious objects and the Chinese spy balloon shot down over North America over the past two weeks. But what did we learn? Plus, Joe Biden gets a physical that declares him "fit to serve," but once again raises the question about the age and cognitive fitness of future Presidential candidates. 

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In a partial report released by the judge in the investigation into Donald Trump's attempt in Georgia to overturn the 2020 election, the grand jury recommended possible perjury indictments for some unidentified witnesses in the probe. Plus, the Congressional Budget Office's annual budget review shows how much government has grown under Joe Biden. 

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Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley formally enters the 2024 Presidential race with a message of positivity, calling for a new generation of Republicans to lead. What bigger message will she bring to challenge Donald Trump and possibly Ron DeSantis? Plus, new numbers show inflation has slowed, but is still stubbornly dogging home buyers and consumers. 

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After announcing a plan to create the School of Civic Life and Leadership--dedicated to free inquiry--the University of North Carolina faces a threat to its accreditation. Plus, Joe Biden used his State of the Union to take on so-called "junk fees," but the regulatory assault could be more harmful to consumers than he expects. 

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For the fourth time in eight days, U.S. fighter jets were ordered to destroy various flying objects discovered in U.S. airspace. While Democrats and Republicans debate their intent, what do the presence of Chinese balloons and other aircraft say about our national security? Plus, Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott are taking sides about the Republican message on Social Security and Medicare. 

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Joe Biden orders the Pentagon to take out a flying object near Alaska, a sign of increased vigilance since a Chinese spy balloon entered the U.S. last week. Should the President be more forthright about that balloon's capabilities, and is this a wakeup call about China? Plus, Biden holds a rally in Florida and calls out Gov. Ron DeSantis by name, a sign that the 2024 race is beginning.

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Why is Joe Biden picking a fight on Medicare and Social Security, and why hasn't his agenda changed now that Republicans hold half of Congress? The answer lies in his re-election strategy, which was hiding in plain sight in his State of the Union address.

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Joe Biden's speech Tuesday was a raucous affair, with cheers and jeers that called to mind the British House of Commons. What the President left out, though, was any compromise agenda that he thinks can actually pass a divided Congress. Plus, newly elected Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders gives a GOP response that focuses more on culture than policy. 

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Nearly half of states have lowered their income-tax rates, or are now moving to do so, within a period of only a few years. What's causing this trend, and if federal Covid-19 money is part of the story, how are Governors strategizing to avoid a revenue crunch once those funds end? Plus, Joe Biden prepares to deliver the State of the Union address, with no signs that he will change course on the economy or Ukraine.

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An F-22 jet fighter shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon on Saturday on President Biden's orders. But many questions remain about the episode, including: When did the White House first learn that the balloon had crossed into U.S. airspace, did it raise the issue with Beijing, and how did the Chinese respond? Plus, Democrats rework their 2024 presidential primary calendar to help the President.

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