The United States and its allies will impose new sanctions on Iran in the wake of its “unprecedented” air attack against Israel, the White House announced on April 16. President Biden is currently coordinating with allies and partners, including the Group of Seven (G7)—which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom—and with […]

President Joe Biden is asking Israel to use caution in any reaction to Iran’s attack. He called an emergency G7 meeting yesterday, pledging a coordinated diplomatic response. The White House says its up to Israel how it responds, and while the Biden administration said it’s committed to defending Israel, it would not participate if the […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has opened an investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month. The bridge collapsed after a support tower was struck by the container ship Dali, causing the bridge to fall into the Patapsco River on March 26. “The FBI is present aboard the […]

A false bomb threat and a false threat of a mass shooting have been sent to the headquarters of Shen Yun Performing Arts, an art group founded by Chinese dissidents that has long faced harassment by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The messages were received just days after similar false bomb threats were sent to […]

WASHINGTON—Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley secured her first GOP primary win over former President Donald Trump on March 3, winning 62.8 percent of the vote in Washington D.C.’s primary. President Trump won 33.2 percent. Because Ms. Haley won more than 60 percent, she now gets all of the district’s 19 delegates. The district is […]

A bipartisan effort to combat communism was brought back to life on Capitol Hill on Feb. 14. Two congresswomen from opposite sides of the aisle have joined forces to stand against the deadliest ideology in history. For Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.), the matter is more personal than political. Both […]

With 2023 coming to an close, we look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year. NTD’s Jeremy Sandberg has the third quarter summary of our special multi-part series.  

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has urged the Department of Commerce (DOC) to blacklist a Chinese chip design firm and impose further restrictions on Chinese tech companies as they allegedly bypass U.S. export-control measures to help U.S.-sanctioned China entities. In a letter dated Dec. 20 to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Mr. Rubio raised concerns that Chinese […]

NTD spoke to Tenpao Lee, a professor of economics at Niagara University in New York, about the vast amounts of foreign capital currently fleeing Beijing. So what does de-risking from China look like? Mr. Lee said that even though China is a threat, the United States can’t immediately cut ties with its communist rival, due […]

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in San Francisco this week. Congressman Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP, told NTD that China’s actions in South Korea—regarding its suppression of the U.S.-based Shen Yun Performing Arts group—are just one example […]

In New York City, hundreds of people gathered in Times Square Thursday, to demand the release of hostages taken by Hamas. U.S. officials say nearly 200 people are held captive after the Hamas terrorist group’s Oct. 7 attack. According to the State Department, 32 Americans are confirmed dead. The rally was organized by the nonprofit […]

The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel has brought Jewish communities around the world together. Grief and despair met with song and prayer at a D.C.-area vigil on Oct. 10. NTD was in attendance to hear from members of the Jewish community and other Washington residents.

NTD had the opportunity to engage with advisors and surrogates immediately after the GOP primary debate, which provided valuable insights into the candidates’ performances and the overall atmosphere of the event.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) announcement on Sept. 12 that the House will open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden drew a mixed response, with Democrats largely expressing outrage. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called the decision “absurd,” saying that “the American people want us to do something that will make their lives better, […]

Chinese nationals sometimes posing as tourists have reportedly accessed military bases and other sensitive sites in the U.S. up to 100 times in recent years. They’ve been dubbed ‘gate-crashers’ because of their attempts to enter without authorization.

The United States is trying to “choke” the Chinese regime’s military capacity and will not let the “most sophisticated” chips be sold to Beijing, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in an interview aired on Sunday. Ms. Raimondo, whose department oversees export controls, was asked during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” whether America will […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, tech millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, and 6 other presidential hopefuls will take to the stage at tonight’s (Wednesday’s) first Republican presidential debate. One hot topic is expected to be that of abortion legislation. NTD spoke to Shawn Carney, co-founder and CEO of 40 Days for Life, about how Republican politicians might seek […]

Hong Kong activists are hoping for free elections. The committee shared its mission in Washington D.C. to establish a political body free from the manipulation of the Chinese Communist Party and to give the citizens a way to vote without fear.  

Chaired by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), a House Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee hearing examined the harmful consequences of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on July 27. The committee’s goal is to make improved policy recommendations in the case of future pandemics. NTD has more on the hearing and on the testimony given by witnesses.

Are U.S. venture capital firms funding the development of China’s military and AI? That’s what the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has decided to find out. Committee leaders sent letters to 4 American venture capital firms demanding to know the extent of their dealings with the CCP. NTD’s Jeremy Sandberg has more […]

A major decision on Thursday saw the U.S. Supreme Court strike down race-based admission programs in higher education. The landmark decision ends the use of “affirmative action” on college admissions. NTD’s Jeremy Sandberg has more on the landmark ruling and the response to it, while Evelyn Li speaks to political scientist Dr. Carol Swain to […]

A group of social media influencers is facing backlash after a recent trip to China. They were invited to tour a Shein factory in Guangzhou. The influencers showered praise on the Chinese clothing company during the visit. But many commentators online suggest they were shown a false picture of what’s really going on. NTD’s Jeremy […]

President Biden and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be delivering remarks and taking questions at a press event today. It’s quite a rare occurrence for Modi, who hasn’t addressed a single press conference in India since he became prime minister 9 years ago. NTD’s Jeremy Sandberg has more on Modi’s visit, and what […]

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 19. Talks were also held with Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and top diplomat Wang Yi over the weekend. NTD’s Jeremy Sandberg has more on the meetings, while China expert David Zhang explains why some U.S. lawmakers are […]

Former President Donald Trump responded to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis saying it takes two terms as president to be able to finish the job. Trump advised against voting for DeSantis since he said it takes 8 years to fix the country’s problems. The former president says he will mostly be targeting DeSantis during his campaign […]

TikTok has filed a lawsuit challenging Montana’s recent ban on the Chinese-owned short-video app in the state. The ban, scheduled to be enforced from Jan. 1, 2024, is being contested by TikTok Inc. on the grounds that it infringes upon the First Amendment rights of the company and its users. In the lawsuit filed in […]

At the G-7 summit, President Joe Biden told a reporter that most U.S. allies are “clear” that if China were to try to invade Taiwan, “there would be a response.” Biden was asked by a reporter on Sunday how he would manage a diplomatic relationship with China, and how he would strengthen the U.S. alliance […]

How can the United States defend itself and counter the economic aggression from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? That’s what lawmakers in Washington aimed to find out on Wednesday in a hearing called “Leveling the playing field.”

House Judiciary Republicans requested congressional testimony from Special Counsel John Durham, whose investigative report on the FBI’s 2016-2017 probe into the Trump campaign was published on Monday. “We’ve reached out to the Justice Department to have Special Counsel John Durham testify next week,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, wrote in […]

The FBI did not interview the people connected to the information it used to open a full investigation of the Trump campaign during the heat of the 2016 election, according to the report by special counsel John Durham. The bureau rushed to open the initial investigation based on unvetted intelligence from Australia, according to Durham, who […]

U.S. border patrol agents have seen a 50 percent drop in the number of border crossers since the pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42 expired at midnight on Thursday, said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a Sunday morning interview. “Over the past two days, the United States Border Patrol has experienced a 50 […]

A panel of Border Security experts held a Town Hall in El Paso on May 11th. The group talked with members of the community about the implications of the border crisis.

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday presented his vision for the country as he fielded questions from voters and a CNN moderator for a town hall in New Hampshire. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, shared what he’d do if he is reelected in 2024 to address what his campaign calls the “Biden decline” currently […]

President Joe Biden met with congressional leaders on Tuesday following a three-month deadlock between the White House and Congress over the debt ceiling, which has threatened a default on the nation’s financial obligations. Following the meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders, Biden told reporters that the meeting was “productive” and that […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he’s deployed a special border force just days before this week’s expiration of the Title 42 public health order that turned back millions of illegal immigrants in recent years. Abbott, a Republican who has been critical of Democratic President Joe Biden’s border policies, said that members of the newly minted  Texas […]

A gunman fatally shot at least eight people and injured seven others in a shooting at a busy mall. The shooting took place at the Allen Premium Outlets mall, which is about 25 miles north-east of Dallas, Texas. Dashcam video circulated online showed a gunman step out of a vehicle outside the mall and immediately starting to […]

PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) shares fell more than 55 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday following news that company executives were considering a potential sale. Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources, that the regional bank, which has been weakened by the failure of three California-based lenders, has been contemplating a number of strategic alternatives, including a […]

The United States will be sending troops to the southern border with Mexico, the White House announced on May 2. The move was unveiled ahead of an expected surge of illegal immigrants as pandemic restrictions, known as Title 42, are set to lift on May 11. The southern border has been hammered over the past […]

Law enforcement agencies are offering $80,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of Francisco Oropesa, the man who massacred five people “execution style” in a Texas home Friday night, including a nine-year-old boy. On Sunday, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers announced a $55,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Francisco […]

Former President Donald Trump went over his policies at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Thursday. He focused on painting a stark contrast between himself and President Biden.

During an April 27 appearance before the House Appropriations Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the panel that Chinese hackers outnumber U.S. cyber specialists 50 to 1. On April 26, the House passed a bill that would address the brewing battle over the debt ceiling. As part of the spending package, the FBI would see […]

Fox News announced Tucker Carlson is ‘parting ways,’ and the reason is still not clear as to why. Tucker Carlson Tonight was the most-watched program on cable news, every weeknight.  

HELSINKI—The three Baltic states have strongly condemned comments by China’s envoy to France, who appeared to suggest in a recent French television interview that former Soviet republics aren’t sovereign nations. The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in separate announcements late Saturday deemed statements by Lu Shaye, China’s ambassador to France, as unacceptable. In […]

The heavy rain in California this year has been a burden for some, with flooding in many areas. But the drought-ending showers have brought positive effects as well, like full blooms of wildflowers.

Republicans have introduced legislation to increase the nation’s debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or until March 31, 2024, whichever comes first. At the same time, the bill would return discretionary spending to 2022 levels, limit spending growth to 1 percent per year, take back unspent COVID-19 relief funds, repeal certain tax credits, reinstate work requirements […]

Police in Alabama on April 16 were investigating a shooting that left four people dead and 28 others injured at a gathering in Dadeville, about 57 miles northeast of Montgomery. The shooting happened at a dance studio birthday party on April 15 around 10:30 p.m. local time. “There were four lives tragically lost in this incident,” Sgt. […]

Former President Donald Trump is questioning the “bias and motive” behind a defamation suit against him by a New York writer after learning the lawsuit is funded by a Democrat megadonor, Reid Hoffman, court filings on April 13 indicate. The development is the latest in the legal saga between Trump and writer E. Jean Carroll […]

RICHMOND, Ind.—Schools in an Indiana city were closed for a second day Thursday while crews working in a smoky haze poured water and dug for hot spots at a major industrial fire fueled by tons of scrap plastics. The smoke in Richmond, population 35,000, was not as dark or dense as earlier in the week, […]

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss had some stern words about French President Emanuel Macron’s recent visit to China. Truss said looking to Communist Regime leader Xi Jinping for a solution to the conflict in Ukraine is a mistake and a sign of weakness. She criticized Macron for his lackluster stance on Taiwan.

China’s communist regime carried out more drills near Taiwan on Tuesday morning. This comes after the regime said its 3-day war games had ended on Monday. China sent out dozens of fighter jets and bombers in recent days.