The Congressional-Executive Commission on China has demanded that the Chinese communist regime end its decades-long persecution of the peaceful meditation practice Falun Gong as the group marks the 25th anniversary of its appeal to the regime in Beijing for the right to freely practice their faith. “25 years ago today, Falun Gong practitioners gathered peacefully […]
The House Judiciary Committee has released a report documenting the panel’s allegations that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump in the so-called “hush money” case was driven by a political vendetta. The committee announced the publication of the report—entitled “An Anatomy of a Political Prosecution: The […]
Hecklers didn’t stop House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday from calling for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik on campus. Mr. Johnson’s press conference took place on the steps of the university’s library, where students chanted, “We can’t hear you,” “Free Palestine,” and “Mike, you suck.” Mr. Johnson was flanked by fellow members […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign over her handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus during an April 24 interview. While speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Mr. Johnson called Ms. Shafik a “very weak” and “inept” leader, when announcing that he and his colleagues would be holding a […]
Six-term Rep. Donald Payne (D-N.J.) died at age 65, New Jersey’s governor confirmed Wednesday. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, confirmed Mr. Payne’s death in a statement, coming two weeks after he suffered a cardiac incident. “Tammy and I are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend, and a steadfast champion for […]
More than $1 billion set aside for border wall construction remains unspent, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO review looked at funds appropriated specifically for border barriers for fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. The review found that $1.375 billion had been appropriated to the U.S. Department […]
Just 12 hours after the Senate gave its late-night approval, President Joe Biden signed the contentious $95 billion national security package that sends more foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The legislation also includes a measure that forces TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company and authorizes the seizure of Russian […]
Former Rep. George Santos is withdrawing his independent bid for a seat in Congress in New York’s 1st District, he has announced. The former lawmaker—who had represented New York’s 3rd District before being ousted from the House in December last year—said he was ending his bid because he did not want to split the ticket […]
President Joe Biden signed the TikTok divest-or-ban bill into law. Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation, 79–18, as a part of the foreign aid package. The law gives ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, a year to sell the app, or it will be banned from mobile app stores and web-hosting services. The initial […]
The Senate on Tuesday voted to pass the $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which also includes a provision requiring TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company. Retired Col. Grant Newsham, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, says the package is in United States’ interests but the border […]
The Senate on April 23 voted to pass a $95 billion national security package that includes foreign aid for the war-torn nations of Ukraine and Israel, as well as the Indo-Pacific. The bill also includes a measure to force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company to address national security concerns. The bill will […]
Former President Donald Trump ended the first day of oral arguments in his criminal trial in New York with a wide-ranging interview in which he blasted the prosecution and also defended House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from critics within the GOP. Speaking with John Fredericks on “Outside the Beltway” on April 22, the former president […]
The Senate on April 23 voted to advance a $95 billion national security package that includes foreign aid for the war-torn nations of Ukraine and Israel, as well as the Indo-Pacific. The bills also include a measure to force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company to address national security concerns. A motion to […]
With roughly $60 billion in Ukraine aid passing the House and the bill looking increasingly likely to become law, William Ruger, a retired U.S. Navy officer, a veteran of the Afghanistan War, and the president of the American Institute for Economic Research, tells NTD that the funding will lead to escalations in the war, while […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs holds a meeting on “the Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Energy Production” at 10 a.m. ET on April 23.
A U.S. congressman is being sued for allegedly defaming a former associate of the Bidens who claims to have personally met with President Joe Biden. The lawsuit was filed on April 22. Tony Bobulinski is suing Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) over his claims that Mr. Bobulinski, a military veteran, is a Russian or Chinese spy, […]
Outgoing Democratic Senator Joe Manchin endorsed West Virginia Democratic mayor Glenn Elliott on Monday as his potential successor in the race for his United States Senate seat. Mr. Manchin announced his support in a video message published on Mr. Elliott’s campaign website. “He has the determination, the vigor and vitality to do the work required […]
A number of lawmakers have denounced the discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia University and the university has shifted classes to online platforms due to an ongoing anti-Israel solidarity assembly on campus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke out on X, formerly Twitter, on April 22, saying, “Tonight, in the midst of an alarming surge […]
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is now actively investigating the circumstances of a deadly federal law enforcement raid on the home of Little Rock, Arkansas, airport director Bryan Malinowski on March 19. Agents with the ATF’s Little Rock field office had suspected Mr. Malinowski—executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport—of […]
