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Washington Roundup (June 20): Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Xi Jinping, Advances Bill to Penalize Forced Organ Harvesting
NTD's Melina Wisecup has this weeks round up from Washington.

Senators Seek to Tie Hegseth’s Travel Funding to Release of Iran School Strike Investigation
The U.S. military has not claimed responsibility for the strikes on the school, which is located near an Iranian military base.

Democratic Socialist Mamdani Wants Democratic Party to Move Further Left Ahead of 2028
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a Brooklyn rally that Democrats will lose the White House in 2028 unless the party changes course.

Congress Eyes Iran, FISA, Voting Bill
Lawmakers are expected to debate the Trump administration’s Iran agreement, the future of FISA surveillance authority, and President Donald Trump’s push to advance the Save America Act.
President Lai Seeks Taiwan–US Tax Relief, Deeper Tech Ties in Meeting With US Lawmakers
The Taiwanese president tied pending tax legislation to investment, AI cooperation, supply chains, and broader economic security.
Trump Says Iran Is ‘Finished,’ Criticizes Democrats Over Deal Comments
Trump defended his interim deal to end the war in Iran.
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Strip Federal Funding From Universities Tied to China
Rep. Pat Fallon introduced the Espionage Protection Act to cut federal funding for China-tied universities.
Lawmaker Wants Parents to Have More Say in TV Ratings
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution this week that, if approved by the House, would require transparency in how ratings are assigned and challenged and add content descriptions across all video platforms.
Groups Urge Congress to Probe Meta Over Scam Ads
The groups say Meta has been slow to remove fraudulent advertisements.
NATO Secretary-General, US War Secretary Deliver Remarks at NATO Defense Ministers Meeting
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deliver remarks at the NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels.
‘Majority Approval by Far’: Panel Discusses Save America Act as Trump Ties It to FISA Extension
Democratic strategist Alex Berrios and Republican strategist Brian Maloney discussed the importance of representing American’s support for election integrity in light of the president’s effort to advance the Save America Act.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Penalize Forced Organ Harvesting
The bipartisan bill notes that the Chinese regime has failed to give a transparent account and calls for a U.S. investigation.
Senate Panel Examines China’s Impact on Older Americans
The Senate Special Committee on Aging holds a hearing titled “China’s Toll on Older Americans’ Health, Finances, and Security.”
Fed Chair Holds Post-FOMC Press Conference
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Former Social Security Boss Proposes Fix to Boost Retirement Funds
Martin O’Malley, who served as SSA commissioner under former president Joe Biden, believes upholding social security requires taxing the highest earners.
Senate Holds Hearings to Examine State of US Territories
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds hearings to examine the state of the U.S. Territories.
NATO Chief Holds Pre-Ministerial Press Conference
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference in Brussels ahead of a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Georgia GOP Senate Candidate Mike Collins Holds Runoff Election Night Party
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins of Georgia holds a runoff election night party.
Senate GOP, Democratic Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conferences
Senate Republican and Democratic leaders hold press conferences on June 16.
Senate Panel Examines Army Modernization Plans
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland holds a hearing to examine Army force modernization as part of its review of the fiscal 2027 defense authorization request and the Future Years Defense Program.
Washington Roundup (June 20): Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Xi Jinping, Advances Bill to Penalize Forced Organ Harvesting
NTD's Melina Wisecup has this weeks round up from Washington.
Senators Seek to Tie Hegseth’s Travel Funding to Release of Iran School Strike Investigation
The U.S. military has not claimed responsibility for the strikes on the school, which is located near an Iranian military base.
Democratic Socialist Mamdani Wants Democratic Party to Move Further Left Ahead of 2028
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a Brooklyn rally that Democrats will lose the White House in 2028 unless the party changes course.
Congress Eyes Iran, FISA, Voting Bill
Lawmakers are expected to debate the Trump administration’s Iran agreement, the future of FISA surveillance authority, and President Donald Trump’s push to advance the Save America Act.
President Lai Seeks Taiwan–US Tax Relief, Deeper Tech Ties in Meeting With US Lawmakers
The Taiwanese president tied pending tax legislation to investment, AI cooperation, supply chains, and broader economic security.
Trump Says Iran Is ‘Finished,’ Criticizes Democrats Over Deal Comments
Trump defended his interim deal to end the war in Iran.
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Strip Federal Funding From Universities Tied to China
Rep. Pat Fallon introduced the Espionage Protection Act to cut federal funding for China-tied universities.
Lawmaker Wants Parents to Have More Say in TV Ratings
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution this week that, if approved by the House, would require transparency in how ratings are assigned and challenged and add content descriptions across all video platforms.
Groups Urge Congress to Probe Meta Over Scam Ads
The groups say Meta has been slow to remove fraudulent advertisements.
NATO Secretary-General, US War Secretary Deliver Remarks at NATO Defense Ministers Meeting
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth deliver remarks at the NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels.
‘Majority Approval by Far’: Panel Discusses Save America Act as Trump Ties It to FISA Extension
Democratic strategist Alex Berrios and Republican strategist Brian Maloney discussed the importance of representing American’s support for election integrity in light of the president’s effort to advance the Save America Act.
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Penalize Forced Organ Harvesting
The bipartisan bill notes that the Chinese regime has failed to give a transparent account and calls for a U.S. investigation.
Senate Panel Examines China’s Impact on Older Americans
The Senate Special Committee on Aging holds a hearing titled “China’s Toll on Older Americans’ Health, Finances, and Security.”
Fed Chair Holds Post-FOMC Press Conference
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Former Social Security Boss Proposes Fix to Boost Retirement Funds
Martin O’Malley, who served as SSA commissioner under former president Joe Biden, believes upholding social security requires taxing the highest earners.
Senate Holds Hearings to Examine State of US Territories
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds hearings to examine the state of the U.S. Territories.
NATO Chief Holds Pre-Ministerial Press Conference
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference in Brussels ahead of a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Georgia GOP Senate Candidate Mike Collins Holds Runoff Election Night Party
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins of Georgia holds a runoff election night party.
Senate GOP, Democratic Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conferences
Senate Republican and Democratic leaders hold press conferences on June 16.
Senate Panel Examines Army Modernization Plans
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland holds a hearing to examine Army force modernization as part of its review of the fiscal 2027 defense authorization request and the Future Years Defense Program.















