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From thousands of miles away, an Army veteran and ‘big brother’ fights to keep a promise in aftermath of war

The pleading text messages would come at all hours of the day and night from Kabul, Afghanistan.

Chicago Tribune

As Modi visits, Indian American lawmakers face balancing act

Speaking out against Modi government carries risks for US politicians in diaspora constituencies where Indian PM is popular

The Guardian - US

US Lawmakers Issue Dire Warnings on China Competition

In the space of 24 hours this week, a pair of U.S. House committees held hearings exploring measures to counter Beijing’s aggressive use of economic power against the U.S. and its allies.

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Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder

Dan Snyder will soon no longer own the Washington Commanders

The Independent UK

Briefings on UAE-China ties revive lawmakers' worry about Mideast ally - Roll Call

Lawmakers sound alarm bells about signs that the UAE, home to a U.S. Air Force base, is deepening its ties with China.

Roll Call

Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one

Imagine it’s April 22, 2027, and we're 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack against Taiwan

The Independent UK

Gone in seconds: rising text message scams are draining US bank accounts

Sophisticated robotexts are bombarding Americans’ phones, costing unsuspecting people millions of dollars

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‘Growing coalition’ open to a stock ban, lawmakers say

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers say support is growing for a full ban on members trading or owning individual stocks and stronger penalties for those who engage in insider trading.

Tribune News Service

Screening US funds for Chinese tech raises question: Which tech?

The Biden administration and lawmakers are drawing up plans to screen and potentially restrict U.S. investment flowing to China’s tech sector, but the effort is already sparking debate about how far-reaching it should be.

Tribune News Service

‘Growing coalition’ open to a stock ban, lawmakers say - Roll Call

Lawmakers say support is growing for a full ban on members trading or owning stocks and stronger penalties for those who insider trade.

Roll Call

Screening US funds for Chinese tech raises question: Which tech? - Roll Call

The U.S. appears headed to screening of outbound investment in China’s technology sector amid a debate about which tech should be covered.

Roll Call

House Speaker McCarthy States ‘Unwavering’ US Support for Taiwan

“This is not our intention to escalate,” McCarthy said. “We want to continue to build and foster democracy and freedom. There should be no fear.”

The News Lens

Census Bureau’s inaccurate population estimates create ‘misleading narrative’ about Illinois

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has been trying to force the Census Bureau to retool its population estimates because they have been so awfully inaccurate going back years and years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump’s defenders, including Rep. Mary Miller from Illinois, attack Manhattan DA Bragg

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., sitting on millions of dollars of campaign cash, used Trump’s indictment to raise more money for his already abundant congressional campaign fund.

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The Guardian - US

‘Like a war zone’: Congress hears of China’s abuses in Xinjiang ‘re-education camps’

Pair tell of witnessing or experiencing torture and brainwashing, as Republicans and Democrats vow to document ‘genocide’

Reuters

U.S. House panel on China highlights abuse of Uyghurs in second hearing

A new U.S. congressional committee on China held its second hearing on Thursday, highlighting what Washington says is an ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang region.

Chicago Sun-Times

Railroad merger OK blasted by suburban mayors, Illinois lawmakers

Metra, suburban mayors wary of more delays because of increase freight traffic in the Chicago area.

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House hearing

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers speaking Wednesday at a Members Day hearing at the House Administration Committee sought to reignite efforts to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers.

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Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House Administration hearing - Roll Call

A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers is seeking to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers.

The Independent UK

US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's

China has long been seen by the U.S. as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive in its influence operations than Russia

The Guardian - US

Competing US views on origins of Covid reveal deeper splits over China policy

FBI chief’s endorsement of Covid lab leak theory highlights the tussle between hawks and doves within the administration

WEKU

China is buying up more U.S. farmland. Some lawmakers consider that a security threat

Lawmakers at Tuesday's hearing on U.S.-China competition discussed a range of threats, including China's foreign farmland holdings. A South Dakota congressman argues even a small amount is concerning.

The Guardian - US

‘Time is not on our side’: Congress panel says tackling China defines next century

‘We do not want a war within the PRC, a clash of civilizations’, says ranking Democrat as new committee holds first hearing

WEKU

Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

Salon

Hey Congress: You can't ban TikTok

Does anybody in D.C. understand that the government doesn't control the internet? There are no good answers

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