Tag: Policies & Impacts

Exposing How Wokeism is Maoist Thought Control Applied to an American Situation: Trevor Loudon

Wokeism has taken over the United States, but the reality is that it’s a Chinese communist tactic of “consciousness raising” in disguise. We speak to Trevor Loudon, author of “The Enemies Within,” about how wokeism is really just a Maoist thought-control tactic applied to an American situation. …


China Flies 24 Warplanes Near Taiwan After US Approval of Arms Sales

Taiwan’s military detected 24 Chinese warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, and five vessels near the island just a day after the United States announced its approval of two potential arms sales to Taiwan. The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said in a statement that the Chinese warplanes and vessels were conducting “joint combat readiness and police…


Joby Aviation Gets FAA Approval to Start Flight Tests of Electric Air Taxi

Joby Aviation received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for test flights of its electric air taxi after receiving a $100 million investment from South Korea’s SK Telecom. Joby announced on June 23 that the federal aviation regulator gave the nod to start tests of its flying air taxi, as the innovative design steps…


Nvidia Reacts to Possible US Chip Restrictions to Beijing

Nvidia is downplaying possible U.S. chip-export restrictions to China by the Biden administration. The Wall Street Journal reported on June 27 that the White House was mulling even more restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports to China. A potential chip ban could affect Nvidia’s status as the world’s leader for the graphics processors needed to…


IN-DEPTH: Biden’s Green Energy Plan Draws Fire as China’s Mineral Dominance Looms

The Biden administration has defended its alternative energy push as a way to counter the Chinese regime’s dominance in critical minerals but critics say the president’s own policies are undermining the U.S.’s pursuit of energy independence. Recent weeks have shown President Biden attempting to galvanize international cooperation and protect domestic energy producers as part of…


CBDCs With Expiration Dates, Restrictions Could Target Social Policies, Economist Tells WEF

Expiry dates and restrictions on “less desirable” purchases are some of the key advantages behind central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to an economist at a World Economic Forum (WEF) event. The WEF hosted the 14th annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China, also known as Summer Davos. During one of the 30-minute…


Expiry Dates, Restrictions Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currencies, Economist Tells WEF

Expiry dates and restrictions on “less desirable” purchases are some of the key advantages behind central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to an economist at a World Economic Forum (WEF) event. The WEF hosted the 14th annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China, also known as Summer Davos. During one of the 30-minute…


IRS Sends Special Notice to Taxpayers in Eight States

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out a special mailing to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas, letting them know they have more time to pay their taxes. The IRS said in a statement Thursday that the special mailing was being sent out to California and seven other states as a follow-up clarification after an earlier…


IRS Sends Taxpayers In Disaster Areas Special Notice About Taxes Owed

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out a special mailing to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas, letting them know they have more time to pay their taxes. The IRS said in a statement Thursday that the special mailing was being sent out to California and seven other states as a follow-up clarification after an earlier…


California Lawmakers at Odds Over Public Safety Bills

With approximately two weeks remaining before the July 14 legislative deadline for policy committees to approve and refer bills for further consideration, the Assembly and Senate Public Safety committees met June 27, passing many proposals on partisan votes. One such proposal was Senate Bill 94, authored by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), which would allow…