U.S. military defends response to Chinese spy balloon program
• NBC reports Biden admin initially wanted to conceal Chinese spy balloon from public and Congress
• Gen. VanHerck says "process worked exactly as it should" regarding decision to shoot down balloon
• VanHerck warns US lacks capability to spot such balloons "over the horizon"
• Believes Chinese spy balloon program remains active, focused on western Pacific
• Reporting raises eyebrows; critics say admin must be held accountable for hiding balloon