Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from Beijing
Some 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
A 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.
Congress urges Washington Football Team to lift NDAs
Two 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 Snyderโs club.
Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad
This 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
Director Judd Apatow believes Trump โdoes not have the intellectual capacity to run as president,โ according to a list of more than 200 celebrities compiled by one of the firms. โI 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,โ Azar told the subcommittee, which is investigating the federal governmentโs response to the coronavirus outbreak. Because public health policy around the coronavirus pandemic has become so politically polarized, itโs 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
"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
Of 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."