China has disavowed remarks made by its envoy to France that questioned the sovereignty of Ukraine and other former Soviet member states after triggering a backlash from European leaders. China’s embassy in Paris said Tuesday that ambassador Lu Shaye’s comments on Ukraine were “not a statement of policy, but a personal expression of opinion” that…
China Backtracks Envoy’s Remarks Denying Sovereignty of ex-Soviet States After European Backlash
April 25, 2023
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‘Tennessee Three’ Meet With Biden at White House, Discuss Gun Laws
April 25, 2023
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Three Tennessee House Democrats met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Monday, where they discussed gun control laws. Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), and Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) told reporters they discussed with Biden a slew of gun control laws. “We talked about red flag laws, we talked…
ANALYSIS: Debt Ceiling Is High Stakes, and a GOP Opportunity
April 25, 2023
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has thrown down the gauntlet at President Joe Biden and the Democrats over the debt ceiling. McCarthy has said he will extend the debt ceiling through May 2024, to $32.9 trillion, but only if the president and Congressional Democrats agree to: return roughly $50 to $60 billion of unspent COVID-19 funding…
The CCP Harms Itself With the Persecution of Falun Gong
April 25, 2023
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Commentary On April 25, Falun Gong practitioners mark the 24th anniversary of their peaceful protest against repression in China. On that day in 1999, approximately 10,000 practitioners of the spiritual practice appealed to the central government in Beijing for relief from slanderous comments on state-controlled television and publications, and for the release of approximately 45…
LAFC Remains Unbeaten, Earning 1–1 Draw vs. Nashville
Denis Bouanga scored the tying goal in the 59th minute and Los Angeles FC remained the lone unbeaten team in MLS with a 1–1 draw against host Nashville SC on Saturday night, April 22. Defending MLS champion LAFC (6–0–2, 18 points) trailed for the first time this season before salvaging the draw. The goal was…
ANALYSIS: German Foreign Minister Steps on Beijing’s Red Lines During China Visit
April 24, 2023
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was given some of the highest-level receptions during her recent visit to China. However, she stepped on Beijing’s red line during several speeches, especially on the Taiwan Strait and the Russia-Ukraine war. Baerbock’s inflexible position on universal values has been a headache for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). But given…
BC Crown Says Bail Policy Changes Need to Come From Federal Government
British Columbia has one of Canada’s strictest bail condition policies for prosecutors to ask for custody orders, yet repeat violent offenders continue to be released in the majority of cases, Attorney General Niki Sharma said. Her comments come as the BC Prosecution Service released seven weeks of data in response to a directive issued last…
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