NTD News Today Full Broadcast (April 10)

President Joe Biden formally welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House on April 10. The bilateral summit will be the most ambitious meeting yet between the two leaders, with the announcement of the biggest upgrade to the U.S.–Japan alliance in more than 60 years, according to senior administration officials. Mr. Kishida will remain in Washington to partake in a trilateral summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 11.

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has been sentenced to five months in jail for lying under oath during testimony in a civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump. Mr. Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury in the civil case on March 4 as part of a plea bargain in a separate criminal case. As part of the deal, he will not need to testify in President Trump’s criminal trial in New York, which begins April 15.

U.S. lawmakers say the Chinese Communist Party has outsized influence at the United Nations, which continues to play a significant role on the world stage amid wars, natural disasters, and health emergencies. The House Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held a hearing to examine the CCP’s “malign influence” on the UN.

Topics in this episode include:

1. Biden Hosts Japanese PM, Sending Message to China
2. Arizona Bans Almost All Abortions
3. Biden Calls Netanyahu’s Approach to War a ‘Mistake’
4. Schumer Meets With Israeli Opposition Leader
5. WH: Meeting on Rafah Operation Set for Coming Weeks
6. US Shifting China Policy in the Pacific
7. FBI: Foreign Entities Targeting US ‘Extremely Concerning’
8. Ex-Trump Organization CFO Sentenced to 5 Months
9. US Spying Powers Bill Passes Legislative Hurdle
10. Trump Loses Further Bid to Delay ‘Hush Money’ Trial
11. Judge Allows Witnesses in Docs Case to Stay Anonymous
12. Biden Examining Power to Shut US Border on His Own
13. DOJ Sues Arkansas School Over Remote Work Denial
14. Boeing Dreamliner Whistleblower Talks as FAA Inspects
15. DeSantis Signs Law Boosting Penalties for Theft
16. Hearing on Homeland Security’s 2025 Budget
17. Watch: DHS 2025 Budget Request
18. Mayorkas’ Remarks on DHS Budget Proposal
19. House Examines $62-Billion Discretionary Budget for DHS
20. Comments at House Hearing on Homeland Security Budget
21. Bipartisan Rant at Homeland Security Budget Hearing
22. Trump Closes Gap on Biden Among Latino Voters: Poll
23. HHS Secretary Could Run for California Governor: Report
24. First-Hand Account of US–Mexico Border
25. What’s Overlooked About Illegal Immigration?
26. National Security Risk at Southern Border: Analysis
27. Cruz Accused of Over-Contributing to PAC
28. California: Court Lets Fong Run for McCarthy’s Seat
29. Fitch Cuts China’s Ratings Outlook on Growth Risks
30. Lawmakers Probe China’s ‘Malign Influence’ at UN
31. Lawmakers Say China Is Taking UN Off Track
32. Chinese Communist Party’s Influence at UN ‘Getting Worse’
33. Watch: House Hearing on CCP Influence on UN
34. Protesters at House Hearing on CCP Threat
35. Xi: External Force Can’t Stop ‘Reunion’ With Taiwan
36. Most German Firms Feel Unfair Competition From China
37. US Admiral: China Maritime Actions ‘Dangerous, Illegal’
38. Panel: Taiwan Is a Case Study for the World