according to his defense lawyer.

Department of Defense via Getty ImagesThe early high-altitude test that Hall referred to was Operation Hardtack I.A fighter pilot is seen observing the Chinese spy balloon.

As the state senator explained.He also previously served in the U.The test was also used to measure the effects of electromagnetic waves released by nuclear explosions.

President Joe Biden later explained that his military advisers urged that they wait until the craft was over water.Texas state Senator Bob Hall on Sunday said that five or six balloons like the one spotted flying over American airspace last month could pose a major threat to the United States.

A recent Newsweek fact check determined that while these balloons could deploy EMP charges.

according to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).If the expulsion had been successful.

violated federal conflict of interest laws and failed to properly fill out his House financial disclosure forms.His conduct is not only unbecoming and embarrassing.

and blamed Marks for the issues.They should all be ashamed of themselves.