Little-noticed US funding for China tech sector now draws scrutiny - Roll Call Even as Washington tries to safeguard US technology from China, venture capitalists are funding Chinese tech startups. Roll Call · Feb 7, 2023
Shoot-down of Chinese balloon draws GOP criticism of Biden administration Republicans accused China of using the balloon to surveil military sites. China says it ‘reserves the right to take necessary measures to deal with similar situations.’ Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023
Lawmakers outline cyber priorities for Pentagon - Roll Call Members of Congress outline their plans for the Pentagon’s cyber efforts, including retention and data-driven artificial intelligence. Roll Call · Feb 2, 2023
Biden has never been under more pressure from Congress to ban TikTok The growing clamor in Congress to completely ban the popular social media platform TikTok in the U.S. raises the stakes for the Biden administration, which is in the late stages of reviewing the security risks of the app. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority The new chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is planning a wide focus on future pandemic preparedness and the impacts of the pandemic on the economy, education and the national supply chain. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority - Roll Call The panel's new chairman wants an “after-action review” but also plans work on the origins of the coronavirus. Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023
Rep. Gallagher outlines agenda for House's China committee WASHINGTON — The head of the newly created House committee centered on strategic competition with China expects the panel will lay down “supporting fire” to elevate the importance of selling military equipment to Taiwan. Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023
Chairman Gallagher outlines China committee’s agenda - Roll Call New House panel on China will back arms for Taiwan, eye TikTok and scrutinize land purchases near U.S. bases, chairman says. Roll Call · Jan 24, 2023
Some Asian Americans fear House China panel will fuel bigotry The newly established bipartisan House select committee tasked with studying strategic challenges coming from the Chinese government has aroused concerns in the Asian American community that lawmakers may wind up fueling anti-Chinese bigotry and broader anti-Asian discrimination in the United States. Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
Some Asian Americans fear House China panel will fuel bigotry - Roll Call A new House China panel is raising concerns that lawmakers may wind up fueling anti-Chinese bigotry and broader anti-Asian discrimination. Roll Call · Jan 20, 2023
Wisconsin gov bans Chinese-owned TikTok app on state phones Wisconsin has become the latest state to ban the use of TikTok on state phones and other devices The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
US Lawmakers Move to Reevaluate US Policy Towards China The special committee on China expects to hold its first hearing in early to mid-February and will comprise a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The News Lens · Jan 12, 2023
House finds bipartisan agreement on a China-focused committee - Roll Call Republicans and Democrats were in bipartisan agreement Tuesday about establishing a special House committee that would focus on China. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2023
Congressional Bill Throws Army Player’s NFL Dreams in Question An amendment passed by Congress this week could impact the pro dreams of Andre Carter II and other athletes at service academies across the nation. Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2022
Reuters · Dec 8, 2022 Republican Gallagher to lead new U.S. House China select committee Republican U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher was named on Thursday to lead a select committee being created in the U.S. House of Representatives to focus on economic and security competition with China.
WEKU · Dec 7, 2022 Maryland is the latest state to ban TikTok in government agencies Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in its executive branch. It's the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by the platforms.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging
WEKU · Sep 8, 2022 A publisher abruptly recalled the '2,000 Mules' election denial book. NPR got a copy. Due to an unspecified "publishing error," the conservative publisher Regnery recalled the book version of Dinesh D'Souza's widely debunked election denial film "2,000 Mules." Here's what's inside.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 UFOs sightings will be better documented after House vote on reporting system Lawmakers want to encourage military personnel and others to come forward with information
Miami Herald · Jun 4, 2022 3 groups of Cubans arrived in the Florida Keys this week, and one boat was sinking MIAMI — Three groups of Cuban people arrived in the Lower Keys this week, as the surge in attempts to flee Cuba for Florida by making a treacherous journey by sea — most often in unsafe homemade boats — continues.
Roll Call · Mar 3, 2022 Lawmakers push Navy to reconsider plans in light of Ukraine - Roll Call Lawmakers said the Navy needs to focus on immediate threats after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, such as a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.