Global Quitting CCP Center Holds Forum on Defending Freedom, Countering CCP Transnational Repression

The Global Service Center for Quitting the CCP (Tuidang Center), a group to help Chinese people quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) globally, holds a forum on Capitol Hill at 4 p.m. ET on July 17 to discuss how to safeguard freedom and protect U.S. national security by countering the CCP’s transnational repression, ending the…

Washington Announces Investigation Into Brazilian Trade Practices, Digital Payment Services

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on April 8, 2025. Kevin Mohatt/File Photo/ Reuters U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the opening of an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices on July 15. The commencement of the probe comes a week after President Donald Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on imports from the country. Original

Former Jill Biden Chief of Staff Pleads Fifth in GOP Probe of Joe Biden’s Fitness During Presidency

Then-first lady Jill Biden and her senior adviser Anthony Bernal arrive at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Del., on June 7, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON—Anthony Bernal, who was chief of staff to former first lady Jill Biden, declined to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee on July 16 regarding former

Senate to weigh amendments to foreign aid, public media funding cuts

Washington — The Senate will kick off what’s expected to be another lengthy vote series Wednesday afternoon as Congress works to deliver on President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in spending by Friday.  The Senate narrowly advanced the request late Tuesday. Three Republicans opposed the package and Vice President JD Vance had to cast