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Arcadia Mayor Case Raises Broader Questions About Beijing’s Influence Operations in the US
Eileen Wang’s case is part of the Justice Department’s work to counter ‘China’s efforts to corrupt our institutions,’ said one federal official.
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
Members of Congress continue to receive salaries during shutdowns because the Constitution guarantees lawmakers’ compensation.
Behind the Arcadia Case: Community Media, WeChat, Beijing’s Influence Networks
Federal prosecutors say a California news site tied to Eileen Wang operated inside a wider ecosystem of chat groups, repost networks, and community influencers.
Interior Secretary Unveils Design for DC Public Golf Course Renovation
A rendering features an 18-hole championship course overlooking the Washington Monument.
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Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The U.S. State Department said it was restating Washington’s ‘generous offer to provide additional direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people.’
Timeshare Mogul Arrested in LA, Accused of Interfering With Witnesses in Fiancée’s Trial
Stephen Cloobeck is accused of threatening victims of his influencer fiancée, who is suspected of stealing from men she met online.
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Vance: Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Lost Annually to Illegal Immigrants
The vice president said the number is difficult to quantify but estimated thatpotentially up to $600 billion of taxpayers’ money is spent on illegal immigrants.
Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says
Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.
Day in Photos: Falun Dafa Day, Mayor Acting as Agent for China, and National Police Week
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Jury Convicts Chinese American Who Operated China’s NYC Police Station
The Fujian hometown association leader’s close association with China’s security apparatus stretches back to at least 2015.
Trump Promises to Get All Political Prisoners Released From Venezuelan Jails
The president also posted on Truth Social a map of Venezuela with the stars and stripes on it, under the words ‘51st state.’
American Who Tested Positive for Hantavirus Discloses Prior Symptoms
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an oncologist, says he is the American who tested positive for hantavirus.
How Will the Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Affect Upcoming Elections?
Experts disagree on how much the Callais ruling will help the GOP in the approaching midterm elections.
Trump Says Cuba is Seeking Help: ‘We Are Going to Talk’
As he departed Washington, the president reiterated that he believes Cuba is a ‘failed nation.’
ICE Alleges Widespread Fraud in Major Foreign Student Work Program
More than 10,000 foreign students ‘claim to be working for highly suspect employees,’ according to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.
American Who Showed Hantavirus Symptoms Tests Negative: US Agency
The person is in quarantine in Atlanta.
Trump Heading to China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi
The Iran war, trade, human rights, and Taiwan are likely to take center stage at the Beijing summit.
Interior Department Eliminates Rule That Made Conservation a Use of Public Lands
The department said the 2024 rule was contrary to the Bureau of Land Management’s mandate and statutory authority.
