House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled the measure less than a week before funding from a short-term bill passed in September was set to expire.

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) organized a project with Chinas Meteorological Administration – under the STA – to launch instrumented balloons to study the atmosphere.forced technology transfers and other tactics to gain an edge in critical technologies.

to attempt to undermine American sovereignty.” the Blinken letter stated.“Extending the Science and Technology Agreement between the US and China would only further jeopardize our research and intellectual property.

” The letter’s signatories suggest it’s no coincidence that 5 years before Beijing sent a spy balloon through US airspace.American scientists helped China debut similar technology for meteorological research as part of the agreement.

“Those projects include technologies with clear dual-use applications.

AFP via Getty ImagesSet to expire on Aug.About seven lawmakers were huddled in the basement and loaded into police SUVs.

Getty ImagesVideo taken moments before the clashshowed the protesters calmly standing at the steps of the DNC with their arms linked together singing “Which side are you on?”Police were then seen trying to yank the protesters off the stairs.anti-#Israelprotestors grew violent.

” Capitol Police said in a follow-up tweet.) said he was one of about 100 people — House leaders.