News stories about drug addiction and overdoses are seen almost every day, how addiction is formed, and how people can kick the bad habits and form good ones. Dr. Loretta Breuning, founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, to get her perspective on how our human brain works.
Military races are heating up around the globe—from submarines, to land drills, and even into the stars—featuring major players like China, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. What’s the latest, and where does the United States stand in its race against Beijing? Topics in this episode: Senate Confirms Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. […]
The Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education voted to remove Superintendent Dr. Martinrex Kedziora in a 3-2 decision after a lengthy closed-door meeting. This move follows the district’s agreement to pay a $27 million settlement to the family of Diego Stolz, a 13-year-old student who died from a traumatic brain injury after being […]
As election season picks up, a little insight into the importance of the Iowa caucuses in selecting a party’s nominee is in order. Since 1972 the state has held the first nominating contest in the race for the White House. Roger Simon, a columnist for The Epoch Times and director of “The Presidential Rollercoaster: 2024,” […]
Thousands of illegal immigrants are overrunning a tiny border town in Texas, with the mayor declaring a state of emergency. A father in the group says he’s fleeing the impact of organized crime to protect his children. President Joe Biden announced new aid to Ukraine as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White […]
A bus carrying members of a high school band rolled over and crashed on a highway in New York state on Sept. 21. At least one person was killed, and 46 people were hurt. The House again failed to move forward with the Pentagon budget bill for the next fiscal year. Five Republicans are holding […]
The mass rally known as “1 million march 4 children,” was organized by parents from all over Canada. They accused schools of promoting inappropriate gender concepts and called for upholding parental rights in raising their children.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Americans would be making a “huge mistake” if they believe narratives saying the U.S. economy is booming. NTD spoke to Vance Ginn, the president of Ginn Economic Consulting and former Chief economist at the Office of Management and Budget, on some ideas to kickstart the economy. Ginn says he […]
Chaos at the border—a southern border port suspended cargo processing because the agents were diverted to process illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, the Biden administration will grant one group of immigrants Temporary Protected Status enabling them to work here for now. NTD spoke with retired special agent for ICE, Victor Avila, on the thickening plot at the […]
King Charles was welcomed by the French president on his first state visit to the country, which included a grand dinner in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. The king addressed the French senate, pledging to strengthen the ties between the UK and France, which have been rocky in the post-Brexit era. […]
Winter is expected to be more costly for those who heat with oil, but natural gas users will finally get a break. Oil has gone up by 8.7% while electricity is up by 1.2%. Natural gas heating is used in nearly half of homes in the United States and is expected to cost an average […]
The government’s climate adviser calls it “wishful thinking,” but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists the UK can still hit net zero in time after he made changes to key green measures. As the NHS waiting list is at a record high, private healthcare is on the rise. King Charles is on his first state visit […]
The Chinese Communist Party funds and controls K-12 Chinese language programs in schools nationwide. They’re called Confucius Classrooms. A House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing on this recently. NTD spoke with Casey Fleming, the CEO of BlackOps Partners for his take on the controversial school program.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to drum up more U.S. funding. It’s his second trip to DC in nine months, but it comes amid growing opposition to sending taxpayer dollars to his country. NTD’s White House correspondent Iris Tao joined live from the White House.
5th Avenue Records has been open in Brooklyn since 1968 and has survived long enough to see a small comeback in the record sales industry. The current owner Ryan Romanski, said COVID lockdowns added greatly to the record industry’s resurgence.
With homeless encampments encroaching on sidewalks throughout the city, Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho announced a series of lawsuits filed against the City of Sacramento for failing to uphold civil codes and enforce the law. “We are simply holding the city accountable to the same law they enforce on us,” Mr. Ho said during a […]
Some 2,000 workers are now at a standstill at a General Motors plant in Kansas. GM has closed its Fairfax assembly and stamping plant as a result of the week-old UAW strike. The targeted UAW strike at three plants nationwide has had a ripple effect: Since one of the three striking factories supplies Fairfax with […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington Thursday to drum up more U.S. funding to defend Ukraine—despite growing Republican opposition. He also sought backup at a contentious United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday. It was his first in-person appearance at the Security Council since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. Leaked images have […]
Former President Donald Trump has promised rosier days ahead to voters in Iowa. But there’s bad news for those who were hoping to see him in the third GOP debate. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has made his first public comments since his acquittal in an impeachment trial. The comments included accusations against the Biden […]
In a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security on Sept. 20, lawmakers discussed the financial impact of illegal immigration. Representatives from both parties debated immigration policy focusing on how states like Texas and New York are impacted financially. The committee also looked into the consequences for individual citizens across the nation.
Mike Gonzalez who testified on this subject to Congress yesterday is a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and the author of “BLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution.” Mr. Gonzalez spoke on why China is supplying books and teachers to American schools.
Many people are plagued by bad habits or behavior patterns like procrastination and over-eating, which can negatively impact people’s lives. NTD’s Emma Shi asks psychologists Mary Dobson, Mark Goulston, and Chloe Panta how we can defeat them.
Some say not enough voters use their voice at the ballot box. One Registrar of Voters told us her dream is a 100-percent turnout. Registration events to boost voter engagement were held nationwide this week.
Avoid war with China at best or be prepared to win at worst. That’s the message coming from a top U.S. military official. As Beijing continues to expand its aggression overseas, the U.S. Air Force is outlining a major overhaul in its leadership. Frank Gaffney, the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Center for Security […]
Unlike the United States, China operates under one-party rule and the Chinese Communist Party has been in power for over seventy years. During this time, party leaders have been bound by two-term limits. Xi Jinping removed the restriction in 2018 that effectively allowed him to stay in power for life. This March, he secured a […]
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called Chinese leader Xi Jinping a name that made waves in the news. “If Putin were to win this war, what sign would that be for other dictators in the world, like Xi, like the Chinese president?,” Ms. Baerbock said. Ms. Baerbock made the remarks in an interview with Fox […]
Canada and India are mid-spat, but a top Indian Army General said Wednesday that it won’t impact defense ties. The diplomatic argument comes after an accusation from Ottawa on Monday. They accused New Delhi agents of links to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader. He was killed in Canada’s British Columbia in June. “It […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accepting an invitation to visit China next month. It would become his first trip abroad since the international criminal court issued a warrant for his arrest. The talks will focus on China’s Belt and Road Infrastructure project. “This fully meets our interests. Our idea of creating a big Eurasian space […]
Adam Savit, Director of China Initiative at America First Policy Institute, explored the message behind Chinese leader Xi Jinping not showing up at the United Nations General Assembly where world leaders gathered in New York City and China-Taiwan relations.
California Senate Bill 815 contains a clause that would nullify part of state Assembly Bill 2098, also known as the COVID misinformation law. Under AB 2098, doctors can be punished for not following government directives on COVID-19 with their patients. SB 815 would repeal that.
A seventh California school board has approved a notification policy that will require schools to alert parents if their child identifies as transgender, amid a statewide debate over the issue. Trustees on the board of Dry Creek Elementary Joint School District in Placer County unanimously approved the policy on Sept. 14. The new rule requires […]
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will pause its rate hikes, keeping its benchmark lending rate at a 22-year high. The move was widely expected, after the central bank signaled in recent weeks that it intended to wait for more data to understand how previous rate hikes are affecting the US economy. Since March 2022, the […]
Gas prices in the U.S. hit a high not seen thus far this year. Prices at the pump historically drop after Labor Day at the end of the summer driving season. However, that’s not the case this September. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, spoke on potential reasons for high prices at the […]
President Joe Biden met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 20 in New York for the first time since the Israeli leader returned to office late last year. They discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the normalization of relations with Riyadh, during the meeting held on the sidelines of the […]
The second teen suspect in a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested. Both teens will be tried as adults for mowing down a retired police chief, who was on a casual bike ride. A donation has been set up for the fallen Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy who was ambushed and shot. At the same time, the […]
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened its hawkish stance, with another rate increase projected by the end of the year and monetary policy kept significantly tighter through 2024 than previously expected. The central bank has recently signaled that it intended to wait for more data to understand how the economy is being […]
LOS ANGELES—The man charged with murder in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Wednesday. Officials say Kevin Cataneo Salazar fatally shot 30-year-old Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was sitting in a patrol car, on Saturday. The attack occurred in Palmdale, a […]
In a vote on the evening of Sept. 20, the Senate confirmed U.S. Air Force Chief General Charles Q. (CQ) Brown, Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It wasn’t a close call. 83 senators voted to confirm him, while just 11 voted against his nomination. The vote comes as Sen. Tommy Tuberville […]
A powerful buzzword reappears: “dictator.” The German foreign minister’s remark follows a similar comment from U.S. President Joe Biden in June—both of them using the term to describe Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. Leadership for life, a one-party system, and mass censorship? Is the dictator description accurate? Topics in this episode: German Foreign Minister […]
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice Wednesday as House Republicans pressed him for answers about the Hunter Biden investigation. President Joe Biden is meeting with leaders of Israel and Brazil amid tensions with both countries. What are leaders talking about as they try to find common ground? There’s no more dress code […]
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) presided over the U.S. Senate on Wednesday while wearing a button-down short-sleeved shirt and shorts. Mr. Fetterman made this appearance as the head of the Senate just two days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced staff for the Senate Sergeant at Arms would no longer require members to dress […]
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Sept. 20. House Republicans grilled him for allegedly “weaponizing” the Justice Department’s work in favor of Hunter Biden. And in another House hearing centered on the border crisis, lawmakers discussed the financial impact of illegal immigration. Congressman August Pfluger of Texas said the influx […]
This episode focuses on strengthening marriages and families. Rabbi Shlomo and Rivka Slatkin share their advice and counsel for developing a successful marriage and family. Also, one of the world’s top motivational speakers, Dr. Willie Jolley, shares his insights and inspiration on how families can endure and overcome setbacks.
The prime minister scales down net zero commitments, setting back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars by five years. Inflation drops more than expected, but price rises for food are still in the double digits. Home Secretary Suella Braverman says the planned rollout of end-to-end encryption for Facebook and Instagram will create “safe […]
NTD spoke with Anders Corr, the principal of core analytics and the Publisher of the Journal of Political Risk. He brought a unique perspective on how the United Autoworkers strikes might affect the means of production and investors.
Florida lawmakers want to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on university campuses, but they’re meeting resistance. NTD spoke with Epoch Times reporter Darlene Sanchez, who had exclusive coverage of the conflict.
The president’s son is expected to plead not guilty to gun crime charges, but some Republicans feel the charges brought don’t go far enough. NTD spoke with Paul Kamenar, lead counsel at the National Legal and Policy Center, on the latest in the legal saga.
The Prime Minister confirmed he’s delaying a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035. NTD has more from Professor David Bailey, on how this decision will impact car companies, consumers, and what it means for Rishi Sunak.
In a significant shift in policy, Rishi Sunak has scaled down the UK’s Net Zero plans. He said the climate change commitments will fundamentally change Britain, but that the previous approach placed too many costs on already hard-pressed families.
China is alleging security incidents with iPhones as agencies in the country are barring staff from using them. NTD speaks to author and geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert, who says the Chinese agencies are likely banning iPhones because they are concerned the United States will use them for spying purposes. He says the Chinese are “projecting” […]
The ceiling paintings of France’s castles and cathedrals are a feast for both the eyes and the spirit, as they invite the viewer to journey to another realm. That’s also a strong theme behind a famous ceiling mural at the Palace of Versailles: “The Apotheosis of Hercules.” NTD’s France correspondent David Vives sent us this […]
Excitement is growing with a countdown to the grand final of Miss NTD, the global television network NTD’s first-ever beauty pageant. Women of Chinese descent from all over the world will compete for a chance to be crowned “Miss NTD.” Speaking ahead of the big event, Lisa Mu, an Australian-based candidate, shared what the competition […]
Recent studies show that doctors are prescribing an increasing amount of antidepressants to teenagers. In terms of mental health, young people were among those most severely impacted by the pandemic. The rise in mental health problems could be linked to young people spending more time gaming and on social media. NTD spoke to GP and […]
Hunter Biden is suing the IRS, saying it should not have publicly shared his personal information. NTD was joined by John Malcolm, the vice president of the Heritage Foundation’s Institute for Constitutional Government and director of the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. Mr. Malcom says Hunter Biden’s move my be an attempt to […]
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday. He pushed back against Republican critics who say the Department of Justice has become politicized and is being weaponized. Iowa voters are lining up to see former President Donald Trump speak on Wednesday afternoon. NTD’s Stefania Cox reports from the Hawkeye State. […]
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Sept. 20 denied allegations that his Department of Justice (DOJ) had been politically influenced in its decisions amid ongoing Republican probes into the department’s conduct. “I am not the president’s lawyer,” Mr. Garland said, heading off expected allegations that his agency had worked to protect the first family. Mr. Garland’s […]
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with judge and distinguished human rights barrister Sir Geoffrey Nice KC. Sir Geoffrey talks about the problems created by long and expensive international legal proceedings, based on his experience prosecuting Slobodan Milosevic and working at the International Criminal Court. He discusses the two tribunals he chaired to investigate human rights […]
An act of protest during the United Nations General Assembly had swift repercussions. Find out why Israel’s ambassador was detained on Sept. 19. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill—with the spotlight on the DOJ’s indictments of Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump. “Just like 9/11.” A former […]
President Joe Biden is pushing for more aid to Ukraine and asked other world leaders to follow at the UN General Assembly. Michael O’Hanlon, the director of research and senior fellow of the foreign policy program at The Brookings Institution, spoke on Biden’s policy on Ukraine.
Former Pentagon official and House Intelligence Committee aide Kash Patel is suing the FBI and the DOJ. He says he was unlawfully surveilled and had his personal records subpoenaed without his knowledge. Mr. Patel shared the details of the case and why he’s filing the lawsuit.
A 17-year-old accused of a hit and run, killing a cyclist in Las Vegas. After video of the incident was shared online, police determined it was intentional. The cyclist was a retired California police chief, remembered for his big heart and love of coffee. NTD’s David Lam reports. Just a warning, the following footage and […]
A congressional hearing sounded the alarm about the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) using Mandarin language programs to spread communist ideology and grow its soft power in America’s K-12 classrooms. Confucius Classrooms, the K-12 version of Confucius Institutes (CI) in universities, are language programs for which the CCP provides funding and controls curriculum and teacher vetting. […]
A day after Michigan State University told suspended football coach Mel Tucker about their intent to fire him—after sexual harassment allegations emerged in media reports last week—Tucker responded Tuesday saying “other motives are at play”. By firing Mr. Tucker, the university would avoid paying the $79 million dollars left on his contract.
People rallied outside of the United Nations Headquarters on September 19, 2023, to denounce Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi. Coinciding with Raisi’s scheduled U.N. General Assembly speech, the protest aimed to spotlight his role in human rights violations and the 1988 Iranian massacre.
Chinese nationals coming through Panama to cross into the United States illegally. Many people also come from Venezuela. Thousands per day are coming through Panama, according to an investigative reporter on the ground. We spoke earlier today about what he’s seeing and what’s driving the surge. Weaponized migration—an investigative reporter in Panama says the U.S. […]
Many children are addicted to video games. Harming their development, health, and behavior. What can parents do to get their children off the screen? Alex Anderson-Kahl, a psychologist for Healing Little Hearts, advises parents on this issue.
“Bringing jobs back from China.” That’s the message from South Carolina Senator and 2024 presidential hopeful Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)—highlighting his campaign strategy during a roundtable discussion. Mr. Scott spoke to local businesses and manufacturing companies in Nevada. “If we bring those jobs home from China and around the world and create high-tech manufacturing locations […]
Besides the aggression toward Taiwan, Beijing is also taking up a seemingly more peaceful approach. Taking up what experts call the “carrots and sticks” strategy China is coming out with a new plan. To turn Fujian province into a model region to attract Taiwanese companies and residents. “We will allow Taiwanese people access to permanent […]
A joint naval exercise is happening in the South China Sea. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations kicked off its first joint maritime drill early Tuesday. All members are participating in the drill which are largely aimed at countering China’s maritime threat. Though the body’s main focus is on economic development.
Beijing is upping pressure on Taiwan. The regime sent over a hundred fighter jets near the island on Monday in just 24 hours. Almost half of the aircraft crossed Taiwan’s strait’s median line—the unofficial divide between Taiwan and mainland China. Another fifty warplanes flew near the island on Tuesday. The looming threat involves more than […]
An extramarital affair is now a national security investigation. It’s focused on former Chinese former minister Qin Gang. From July 2021 through January this year, he worked as China’s top envoy to the United States. According to the Wall Street Journal, he had an affair during that time. Beijing wants to know Qin’s secrets in […]
COVID-19 wasn’t kind to wedding planners in China. Marriages in the country are traditionally elaborate, expensive affairs. But the industry estimated at almost $500 billion is now facing a bigger threat: a plunge in the number of couples willing to tie the knot.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ on Sept. 17. When asked if he would provide military support to Taiwan if China invaded Trump said: “I won’t say. Because you’re giving away all your options.” The Republican front-runner told NBC he would not take the option of sending American troops to […]
As various phishing emails jam our inboxes and company data getting compromised almost on a daily basis, cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. Cybersecurity expert Kyle Lai at the Taiwan Tech Summit gave tips on securing our personal data on the internet.
The congressional budget blueprint is finally public months after its intended publishing date. This blueprint, which is different from the annual spending budget, is supposed to balance out the federal budget over the next decade.
Israel’s prime minister visits California ahead of the United Nations meeting in New York. He meets with Elon Musk, as protesters rally in the Bay Area. A teen ran over a cyclist in Las Vegas. Police are calling this an “intentional hit and run,” as the victim’s family criticized these senseless crimes. Cruise showcases its […]
Over a hundred warplanes in 24 hours—a record-breaking count as Beijing flexes its military might on Taiwan. At the same time, China has an offer for the Taiwanese people. Will the island take the bait for a “peaceful reunification” instead of possible war? “Strategic ambiguity” versus “strategic clarity”: what path would former President Donald Trump […]
House Republicans are set to hold the first hearing on the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden next week. The commander-in-chief’s alleged involvement in his son’s overseas business dealings is once again on the table. President Biden is rallying world leaders to keep up with Ukraine aid. But new corruption sandals in Ukraine are prompting […]
The financial regulator says it found no proof banks closed accounts due to people’s political opinions. But it admits they didn’t include Nigel Farage’s case in their inquiry. Russell Brand is likely facing significant financial losses after YouTube decided to stop his ad revenue in the wake of the sexual assault allegations against the comedian. […]
President Joe Biden delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 19. He called on world leaders to support Ukraine, and reiterated U.S. support for the nation. House Republicans released a long-awaited congressional budget blueprint. They say it will balance out federal spending over the next decade, as a key procedural vote […]
Ukraine’s counteroffensive has gained steam in recent weeks as the country’s soldiers have started to break through Russian lines. Training from the West in basic infantry tactics is one of the elements making a difference. NTD’s Andrew Thomas reports.
The five Americans freed by the Iranian regime are back on U.S. soil today. NTD spoke to Victoria Coates for a more in-depth analysis of the ramifications associated with appeasing Tehran—including what it means for U.S. national security, and for possible future hostage-taking in the region. Ms. Coates is the vice president of national security […]
