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The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) emphasized the importance of maintaining global competition and leadership in semiconductor research and manufacturing as the U.S. implements the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
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Noland: Avoidance of U.S. debt default crucial because of ‘its deleterious impact’ on the U.S. dollar’s role, relations with China
The executive vice president at Peterson Institute for International Economics has suggested that among the more ominous fallouts of a U.S. debt default are how it could affect the U.S. standing in the world and in relation to China.
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McCaul: 'The malign actions of the Chinese Communist Party pose a clear and present danger'
The U.S. seeks to take an active role in protecting Taiwan specifically and the Indo-Pacific generally and one approach is through the AUKUS pact, a trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
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Gianforte: 'I have banned TikTok in Montana'
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte banned the short-form video hosting service TikTok from operating in the state May 17.
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Rep. Burchett reintroduces Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act: ‘We have got to stop this epidemic'
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett recently reintroduced legislation into congress, which would stiffen penalties for trafficking illegal fentanyl in the United States.
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Gallagher expresses urgent need to combat Mexican drug cartels and Chinese influence
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, told Federal Newswire last week that he is concerned about the alarming rise of Mexican drug cartels and their ties to Chinese influences.
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America in the Crosshairs: Rep. Mike Gallagher’s Strategy Amidst a Turbulent Rivalry with China
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher represents Wisconsin's 8th congressional district.
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Select Committee on the CCP: 'Foreign adversaries should not be allowed to censor Americans’ speech'
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party reached out to TikTok CEO Show Zi Chew May 10, expressing deep unease over the platform's recent acts of censorship.
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Blinken: Religious freedoms 'vital to stable, secure societies'
The U.S. Department of State's Office of International Religious Freedom released to Congress last week its annual report on the status of religious freedoms around the world.
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Blinken: 'We remain committed to supporting Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy'
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on certain Nigerians who are alleged to have interfered with democratic elections in Nigeria earlier this year.
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Blinken: The U.S. 'to improve migration management' with end of Title 42
With the May 11 end of Title 42, the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State are focusing on humane border management.
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Gallagher: Ensure supply chains are clean 'or get out of countries like China implicated in forced labor"
Republican and Democratic representatives issued letters demanding Nike, Adidas, Shein and Temu ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor or exit countries like China.
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Chinese-born virologist: 'Everything is controlled by the CCP'; they 'established a massive network' of sending students to the U.S.
Dr. Li-Meng Yan, a Chinese-born virologist, spoke with Ed Haugland on the The National Security Hour podcast on America Out Loud about the Chinese Communist Party's influence on American education.
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Stefanik: 'DJI drones pose the national security threat of TikTok, but with wings'
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Congressman Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., recently proposed a new legislation, which seeks to add a Chinese drone manufacturer to the Federal Communications Commission Covered List over national security fears.
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Dunn: ‘We must continue to investigate the ties the CCP has to the U.S. military’
Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs, held a hearing May 11 to discuss the current state of U.S. shipbuilding capabilities in comparison to China.
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Rubio on Wuhan lab and COVID-19: 'Beijing hid the truth'
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a new report on the origins of the COV-19 pandemic, citing increasing evidence that it started by a lab leak in Wuhan, China.
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Blinken: 'Our thoughts are with the people of Serbia'
A recent school shooting in Serbia led to the death nine people.
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Luetkemeyer: 'I introduced a bill to hold TikTok accountable'
Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer recently introduced legislation to hold TikTok accountable amid security concerns.
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Project HOPE and their work in Haiti
Project HOPE is a global health and humanitarian aid organization.
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Murray: 'We need to make sure that we invest in America across the board'
A free and open Indo-Pacific region is a central objective of U.S. foreign policy, which is reflected in President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget which calls for major expenditures in the region.
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