Members of Congress React to Report of New Balloon Flying Over US

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U.S. lawmakers are responding to reports that the Pentagon is tracking a high-altitude balloon over the western part of the country. A Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the U.S. after it traversed the continent last year. CBC News reported on Friday that the newly-spotted balloon was seen over Colorado and defense officials had determined that it was not a threat, although its origin and purpose remained unknown. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Public Affairs confirmed in a statement emailed to Newsweek that "small balloon" that does not "present a threat to national security" had been detected and...