A group of bipartisan lawmakers from both the House and Senate introduced a bill on April 11 to establish a federally funded translation and research agency. The agency would be responsible for interpreting open-source materials from China, Russia, and other countries related to U.S. strategic interests, and making them accessible to the U.S. public. The […]
NEW YORK—A congressman says he is working with law enforcement agencies over a flurry of false bomb threats made against a New York-based performing arts group that has been a longtime target of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “Shen Yun, their performers, and their audiences deserve to feel safe and have peace of mind without […]
A California man accused of leaving threatening voicemails to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was sentenced to 11 months in prison, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday. David Allen Carrier, a 44-year-old resident from Concord, California, made voicemail threats on two different occasions in 2021 and 2022. […]
U.S. lawmakers called on Elon Musk to open up his powerful satellite to U.S. military troops stationed in Taiwan. If he refuses, his company Starshield could be violating its contract with the Pentagon. Meanwhile, a new floating barrier possibly set by China has been spotted at the entrance of the disputed Scarborough Shoal, preventing foreign […]
The White House on Feb. 21 announced new measures to strengthen cybersecurity of U.S. ports and maritime supply chains, following the same-day release of a Maritime Advisory report. An advisory from the U.S. Department of Transportation warned that foreign-built port equipment features vulnerabilities that may be used to impact or harm global maritime supply chains, […]
House lawmakers are forming a bipartisan task force to explore how Congress can bolster safety issues and emerging threats surrounding the growing development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said in a Feb. 20 press release that they have each appointed 12 members to the […]
The House Select Committee on the CCP attended a forum at Harvard on Monday to discuss its importance in today’s America, as the United States works to counter Beijing’s threat. The committee also met with local biotech leaders in Boston.
A trial is kicking off in Boston tied to Wu Xiaolei, a music student from China, studying at Berklee over charges that he allegedly threatened to chop off an activist’s hands all because she posted fliers supporting democracy for China on campus. The activist posted a photo of the flier on Instagram. Mr. Wu allegedly […]
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Friday that she’s received threats after ruling former President Donald Trump ineligible for the state’s 2024 primary ballot. “I was prepared for the possibility of threats, and I really appreciate law enforcement and the people around me who have been incredibly supportive of my safety and security,” Ms. […]
To discuss the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the United States, NTD is joined by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.). “What is playing out before our very eyes demonstrates … the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party and the threat that they pose to the rest of the world, “Ms. Hageman said. She […]
A federal judge rejected Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) request to have an upstate New York man pay over $60,000 for her Georgia home’s security fence. The man—Joseph Morelli of Endicott—was previously convicted of leaving her threatening voicemail messages. Ms Greene sought restitution of around $67,000 for construction of the fence, which included costs […]
Ben Rogers, co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong Watch, speaks about a critical new report that Hong Kong Watch has launched titled, “Sell Out My Soul: The Impending Threats to Freedom of Religion or Belief in Hong Kong.” We will replay the event at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 14.
Law professor William Jacobson at Cornell University tells NTD about the antisemitic threats leveled against students on campus. He points to what he calls poisonous ideology as the cause, one propagated by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
Authorities publicly identified Robert Card as a person of interest about four hours after he shot and killed 18 people and wounded 13 others during attacks last week at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine. But Card, who was found dead two days after his rampage, had been well known to law enforcement […]
The Senate Rules Committee holds a hearing on “Ongoing Threats to Election Administration” at 3:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 1. Witnesses: Adrian Fontes, secretary of state, Arizona Office of the Secretary of State, Al Schmidt, secretary of the commonwealth, Pennsylvania Department of State, Mr. Wayne J. Bena, deputy secretary of state for elections, Nebraska Office […]
Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) on Thursday said he and his family had received death threats after he opted not to vote for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the second time this week. Mr. Ferguson, whose district includes most of Atlanta’s southern suburbs and portions of Columbus, voted for Mr. Jordan in the first speaker vote […]
The eight candidates at the first Republican presidential debate in Wisconsin discussed China’s threats against the United States, but some said more time should be spent on the issue. “China is the No. 1 threat to our country and every minute that these candidates spend talking about the past instead of about the future is […]
The Biden administration revealed on Monday a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the cyber workforce both in the short and long term. The strategy centers around increasing the affordability and accessibility of cyber training for all Americans. There are hundreds of thousands of open cyber security positions across the country, and the White House says […]
