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Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speech
Read full article: Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speechThe fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s nomination for president.
Washington warns of danger from China in remembering the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown
Read full article: Washington warns of danger from China in remembering the 1989 Tiananmen crackdownMembers of the U.S. Congress say the ruling Chinese Communist Party that sent in tanks against peaceful student protesters 35 years ago in the heart of Beijing is as ruthless and suppressive today as it was in 1989.
Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speaker
Read full article: Democrats weigh prospect of helping Johnson save his job as House speakerSome Democrats are entertaining the prospect of helping House Speaker Mike Johnson save his job should Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia force a vote seeking his ouster.
US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done
Read full article: US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than doneU.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running.
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.
House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees
Read full article: House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agreesA special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats Chinese-made goods, possibly subjecting them to higher tariffs and risking increased economic tensions between the two economic superpowers.
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.
Pelosi tells Taiwan US commitment to democracy is 'ironclad'
Read full article: Pelosi tells Taiwan US commitment to democracy is 'ironclad'U_S_ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her visit to Taiwan with a pledge that the American commitment to democracy on the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad.”.
White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visit
Read full article: White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visitThe White House is criticizing Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling."
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan
Read full article: Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of TaiwanU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory.
Commanders' Snyder won't testify before US House committee
Read full article: Commanders' Snyder won't testify before US House committeeA lawyer representing Dan Snyder told Congress the Washington Commanders owner will not testify at a hearing next week as part of an investigation into the team’s workplace conduct.
House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear
Read full article: House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appearThe U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear at a hearing later this month.
Congress urges Washington Football Team to lift NDAs
Read full article: Congress urges Washington Football Team to lift NDAsTwo members of the House of Representatives are urging the NFL and the Washington Football Team to release individuals from non-disclosure agreements that would prevent them from discussing sexual harassment and workplace issues at owner Daniel Snyder’s club.
Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad
Read full article: Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus adThis photo combination shows from left: musician Christina Aguilera in Los Angeles, March 29, 2012, comedian George Lopez in Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 2012, and actor Jack Black in Las Vegas, April 25, 2012. Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities, including Aguilera, Lopez, and Black, for a health education advertising campaign on the coronavirus outbreak. That's according to documents released Thursday by a House committee.
US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response
Read full article: US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus responseDirector Judd Apatow believes Trump “does not have the intellectual capacity to run as president,” according to a list of more than 200 celebrities compiled by one of the firms. “I have ordered a strategic review of this public health education campaign that will be led by our top public health and communications experts to determine whether the campaign serves important public health purposes,” Azar told the subcommittee, which is investigating the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Because public health policy around the coronavirus pandemic has become so politically polarized, it’s unclear how well a confidence-building campaign from the government would play. And Trump has alienated much of the medical establishment with his dismissive comments about basic public health measures, such as wearing masks. Antony and Quaid were among just a few celebrities who were approved for the campaign, according to the documents.
After one day of TV hearings, impeachment battle lines remain the same
Read full article: After one day of TV hearings, impeachment battle lines remain the same"The member of my staff could hear President Trump on the phone, asking Ambassador Sondland about 'the investigations.' When asked about the call later that day during a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan, President Trump said he knew, "nothing about that." A close ally of Trump's, Jordan laid out a case that Taylor's testimony relies on several levels of hearsay. At a post-hearing press conference, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik summed up the GOP argument against impeachment. But what about Senate Republicans, who hold the majority and could help determine whether an impeached President Trump is convicted or acquitted?
Signs point to majority of lung injury patients vaping THC products
Read full article: Signs point to majority of lung injury patients vaping THC productsOf more than 500 patients who offered information on what substances they used, nearly 77% reported THC-containing products, while nearly 57% reported nicotine-containing products. Health officials identified 234 unique vaping products across 87 brand names. In some cases, patients were found to have used THC products who initially said they hadn't. Multiple avenues are being tested for, including cutting agents or adulterants that might be added to vaping products. "However, we do not know whether the only risky substance for lung injury is the THC-containing products."