Former President Donald Trump called for the members of the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to be jailed, following a report that revealed contradictory testimony from a Secret Service agent. Trump's remarks were made in response to an article claiming that the committee withheld crucial evidence. In a tweet, Trump singled out former Rep. Liz Cheney and accused her of lying. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of trying to halt his trial and expressing confidence in the truth coming out. Trump had previously stated that he would free convicted Jan. 6 rioters if reelected.
A bipartisan House panel investigation revealed that US venture capital firms have invested over $3 billion in Chinese tech companies that have supported the Chinese military, human rights abuses, and China's semiconductor sector. The report highlighted investments by GGV Capital, GSR Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sequoia Capital China, and Walden International, calling for restrictions on investments in Chinese entities with ties to the People’s Liberation Army, forced labor camps, or genocide. The findings also raised concerns about American retirement accounts being invested in these firms, contributing to the Chinese Communist Party’s authoritarian ambitions.
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has issued a report with 150 recommendations to strengthen the American economy and better compete with China. The report emphasizes the need for a contingency plan for the economic impacts of conflict with China, diversification of supply chains, crackdown on illicit trade practices, and technological advancements. The recommendations received bipartisan support, but concerns were raised about potential economic retaliation and the impact on industries like agriculture. The committee also called for tariff reform to prevent products made with forced labor from entering the US market.
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has issued a report with 150 recommendations to strengthen the American economy and better compete with China. The report emphasizes the need for a contingency plan for the economic impacts of conflict with China, diversification of supply chains, crackdown on illicit trade practices, and technological advancements. The recommendations received bipartisan support, with concerns raised about potential economic retaliation and the impact on industries like agriculture. The committee also called for tariff reform to prevent products made with forced labor from entering the US market.
A federal judge has rejected former President Trump's attempt to subpoena information related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, ruling that the request amounted to a "fishing expedition." Trump had sought to subpoena Rep. Bennie Thompson and other government officials, claiming that the House select committee investigating the riot had failed to turn over all the evidence. The judge determined that Trump had not met the legal requirements for issuing the subpoenas. Rep. Thompson has stated that the committee provided all required work products and official records, including transcripts of witness interviews.
Representatives Mike Gallagher (Republican) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) discuss the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and the need to pass funding for Taiwan and other Asian allies. They emphasize the growing threat to Taiwan and the importance of deterrence and diplomacy with China. Gallagher criticizes the dinner attended by Xi Jinping and American CEOs, calling it disgusting and highlighting the need to cut off the flow of U.S. capital to Chinese military companies. Krishnamoorthi expresses hope for reducing investments in China and addressing human rights abuses. They discuss the recent summit between Biden and Xi, with Gallagher emphasizing the need for a stronger hard power posture in the Indo-Pacific region. They also mention the discovery of an illegal bio lab in California and the need for better defense measures.
During a hearing, Rep. Eric Swalwell called out Rep. Jim Jordan for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House select committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
