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Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence
Read full article: Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligenceHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is appointing two far-right Republicans to the powerful House Intelligence Committee.
House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United States
Read full article: House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United StatesA congressional committee is accusing China of fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country.
Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities
Read full article: Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majoritiesRep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican who has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government, says he will resign from the House.
A bill that could ban TikTok advances to the Senate. What’s next?
Read full article: A bill that could ban TikTok advances to the Senate. What’s next?The House has approved legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue.
Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House
Read full article: Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the HouseA bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House.
China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
Read full article: China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visitChina is responding sternly to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island.
US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny
Read full article: US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutinyA group of United States Congress members are praising Taiwan's democracy during a visit to the island.
Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from Beijing
Read full article: Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from BeijingSome of the U.S. Congress' staunchest critics of China are visiting Taiwan in a show of support that's certain to draw scrutiny from Beijing, which views such interactions as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island.
US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act
Read full article: US rivalry with China expands to biotech. Lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to actU.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology.
A chaotic US House is losing three Republican committee chairs to retirement in the span of a week
Read full article: A chaotic US House is losing three Republican committee chairs to retirement in the span of a weekIn a single week, the Republican chairs of three U.S. House committees announced they would not be seeking reelection, raising questions about whether the chaos that has reigned this Congress is driving out some of the GOP’s top talent.
San Antonio councilman drove fellow council member home before DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio councilman drove fellow council member home before DWI arrestSan Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) said he dropped off a fellow council member about two hours before he was arrested for DWI on Dec. 29.
U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary
Read full article: U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversaryThe U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations.
Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank
Read full article: Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bankLawmakers intent on reducing China’s influence on the U.S. economy are seeking to push the Treasury Department to reduce the scale of Beijing’s influence at the Inter-American Development Bank, which supports economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean.
In El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counsel
Read full article: In El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counselAs confusion pervades El Paso, one of the busiest illegal crossings points for migrants fleeing poverty and strife, faith leaders strive to provide shelter, legal advice and prayer.
House China panel turns focus to plight of Uyghurs
Read full article: House China panel turns focus to plight of UyghursTwo women who experienced life in Chinese “reeducation” camps for Uyghurs were among the witnesses as a special House committee focused on countering China shines a light on human rights abuses in the country.
New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'
Read full article: New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'A special House committee dedicated to countering China is beginning its work, with a prime-time hearing on Tuesday designed to awaken Americans to the dangers the Chinese government poses to the United States’ economy and security.
Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy Chu
Read full article: Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy ChuThe leaders of a new House select committee on China are defending Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday after a GOP lawmaker questioned her loyalty to the U.S. based on her Chinese heritage.
With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so far
Read full article: With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so farAs Councilman Clayton Perry's legal troubles from an alleged Nov. 6 hit-and-run continue, possible opponents are eying his seat on council, which some allies have advised him to seek for a fourth term. But with just over a week left in the filing period, Perry says he still hasn't made up his mind whether to run for re-election.
Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilThe retired U.S. Air Force officer was immediately sworn into the same position he previously filled from January 2014 to June 2017. He will represent the North Side council district again until either Perry returns or his term expires in early June 2023.
San Antonio City Council chooses 3 for short list to replace Clayton Perry
Read full article: San Antonio City Council chooses 3 for short list to replace Clayton PerryA former councilman, a business professor, and a retired AT&T Worker have made the short-list to replace District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry on the San Antonio City Council.
18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: 18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilA former councilman, unsuccessful candidates, and a bicycling advocate are among the 18 people who’ve thrown their hat in the ring to temporarily replace District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry on the San Antonio City Council.
Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill
Read full article: Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense billWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump offered a new rationale Sunday for threatening to veto the annual defense policy bill that covers the military's budget for equipment and pay raises for service members: China. “The biggest winner of our new defense bill is China! I will veto!” Trump said in a new tweet. “President Trump clearly hasn’t read the bill, nor does he understand what’s in it," Reed said. McConnell said it was important for Congress to continue its nearly six-decade long streak of passing the defense policy bill.