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Morning Brief

MORNING BRIEF

US Ramps Up Visa Scrutiny For All Chinese Nationals

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Trump Pardons Former Rep. Michael Grimm, Former Gov. John Rowland, and 7 Others

Nine people in total were pardoned by President Donald Trump, while two were granted commutations.

 

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Alleged CCP Influence Operations Involve Paid Protesters in New York

New protests coincide with CCP’s intensified persecution campaign against religious group Falun Gong.


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If US, Europe Don’t Move on Greenland’s Minerals, the Island Could Partner With China: Minister

The U.S. State Department does not confirm if agreement on minerals will be extended.


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Overlooked Chemicals in Food May Threaten Your Health

New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.

 

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CROSSROADS

US Bans Visas for Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans

The United States is moving to uphold free speech globally, and this could even impact foreign leaders. 


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AMERICAN THOUGHT LEADERS

How Numbers Can Lie in Scientific Research

Dr. Lynn Fynn is a clinical research scientist and a retired infectious disease specialist. 


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☕ WHAT’S SHAPING THE DAY

POLITICS

  • Targeting Military Installations, IP Theft: A Look at Criminal Cases Involving Chinese Students
  • ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Face Legal Setbacks, but Trump Isn’t Backing Down
  • Tariffs Temporarily Reinstated by Appeals Court, Reversing Lower Court Order
  • Fed’s Powell Says Interest Rate Decisions Will Be ‘Non-Political’ in Meeting With Trump
  • Rubio Details Plan to Cut Bureaucracy and Waste at State Department
  • Judge Extends Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Bar Foreign Students at Harvard
  • Justice Department Asks Judge to Dismiss Criminal Fraud Case Against Boeing
  • FBI’s Bongino Says He Found Room With James Comey-Era Evidence That Was ‘Hidden From Us’

US NEWS
  • US Launches $200 Million Plan to Boost Logging in National Forests
  • DeSantis Signs Gold Money Legislation Into Law
  • IRS Complaint Alleges Top STEM School Fund Sold Curriculum to China

WORLD

  • Chinese Regime Targets 5 Types of Foreign ‘Spies’
  • US Flag Raised in Syrian Capital for First Time Since 2012

OPINION

  • Falling for Socialism by Lika Kobeshavidze

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