Category: Democrats

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect US Seaports from Chinese Surveillance, Intrusion

Two members of the United States House of Representatives, one a Republican and one a Democrat, continue the bipartisan effort in D.C. to apply increased vigilance and reduction in the use of technology, medicine, and other products produced in China, which is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a regime and form of government…


IN-DEPTH: Biden Administration Draws Bipartisan Fire for Not Anticipating Sudan Crisis

The only people surprised that rival generals were marshaling forces to battle for supremacy in Sudan were the U.S. State Department and its Africa desk, Republican and Democratic senators alleged during a May 10 hearing on “options for an effective policy response” to the unfolding catastrophe. As a result, senators said, when fighting exploded April…


Biden Administration Draws Bipartisan Fire for Not Anticipating Sudan Crisis

The only people surprised that rival generals were marshaling forces to battle for supremacy in Sudan were the U.S. State Department and its Africa desk, Republican and Democratic senators alleged during a May 10 hearing on “options for an effective policy response” to the unfolding catastrophe. As a result, senators said, when fighting exploded April…


TORNADO Act Progresses, Seeks to Improve Forecasting and Warning Times

A bipartisan bill intent on bringing better understanding, increased forecasting and warning times for tornadoes and severe weather passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday, May 10. The TORNADO Act, short for Tornado Observations Research and Notification Assessment for Development of Operations, was reintroduced this year by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)…


ANALYSIS: Rumors of Biden’s Centrism Are Greatly Exaggerated, Analysts Say

News Analysis The latest media narrative about President Joe Biden is falling into place just in time for his 2024 reelection bid. Biden is tacking to the center, according to Politico, The New York Times, The Guardian, and other outlets. Journalists have cited his approval in March of Alaska’s Willow Oil Project, albeit on a…


Manchin Vows to Block Biden EPA Nominees Over Upcoming Power Plant Rules

As the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to issue stringent new power plant rules, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), is putting his foot down. “I fear that this Administration’s commitment to their extreme ideology overshadows their responsibility to ensure long-lasting energy and economic security and I will oppose all EPA nominees until they halt…


LIVE NOW: House Democrats Respond to HR 2 and Announce US Citizenship Bill

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.), and Democratic leaders hold a press conference at 12:00 p.m. ET on May 10 to respond to H.R. 2 and announce the introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023. …


House Democrats Respond to HR 2 and Announce US Citizenship Bill

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.), and Democratic leaders hold a press conference at 12:00 p.m. ET on May 10 to respond to H.R. 2 and announce the introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023. …


Senators Warner, Cornyn, Wyden, and Moran Discuss Reforms to Security Classification

Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) hold a press availability at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 10 to discuss reforms to security classification. …


ANALYSIS: How Trump Turned the Tables on Manhattan DA’s Indictment

Despite the recent indictment by New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former President Donald Trump has managed to turn it into a positive boost fueling his bid to return to the White House in 2024. As previously reported by The Epoch Times, Bragg filed a 16-page indictment (pdf) of 34 felony charges and a 13-page statement of facts…