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US sees China propaganda efforts becoming more like Russia's

China has long been seen by the U.S. as a prolific source of anti-American propaganda but less aggressive in its influence operations than Russia.

Chinese spy balloon deflates as a political issue

The balloon was barely mentioned at a China-focused House hearing Tuesday. And polls show it hasn't engendered a major backlash.

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Jeffries warns against 'xenophobic activity' from 'MAGA Republicans' as House China Select Committee kicks off

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries cautioned the House China Select Committee against "xenophobic activity" from "MAGA Republicans."

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Ahead of China hearing, lawmakers share 'next steps' the U.S. can take for Uyghurs

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

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Republicans and Democrats seem to be on the same page when it comes China

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher and Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, members of the House Select Committee focused on the threat of China.

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Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom

The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills on range of issues.

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New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'

A special House committee dedicated to countering China is beginning its work, with a prime-time hearing on Tuesday designed to awaken Americans to the dangers the Chinese government poses to the United States’ economy and security.

House China panel leaders denounce heritage-based attack on Rep. Judy Chu

The California Democrat called the attacks by Rep. Lance Gooden on her and Biden economic appointee Dominic Ng "racist."

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Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy Chu

The leaders of a new House select committee on China are defending Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday after a GOP lawmaker questioned her loyalty to the U.S. based on her Chinese heritage.

Lawmakers call on DuPage sheriff to enforce assault weapons ban

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick says the law is poorly written and that he has concerns about having the resources to enforce the new rules.

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Government needs to act against dangerous TikTok app

Bipartisan congressional effort urges government to act against dangerous Chinese social media app TikTok. Children, national security especially at risk.

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Commanders sued by DC for cheating fans out of ticket money

The Washington Commanders have been sued again by the District of Columbia.

Investigation finds failures in organ transplant system: "17 to 20 people a day die on the wait list"

"A lot of dialysis patients are sitting around like me just wondering, 'When will we get the call?'" said LaQuayia Goldring, who has been waiting seven years for a kidney transplant.

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US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi wins in 8th Congressional District over GOP challenger Chris Dargis

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was declared the winner of Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, beating Republican challenger Chris Dargis.

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Illinois congressional races in suburbs and downstate could be key for control of U.S. House

Even with a new district map favoring the Democrats, some races were viewed as potentially tight when voters went to the polls.

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Proposed freight train merger could worsen delays along Chicago-area commuter rail, Metra officials and Krishnamoorthi say

Metra and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi are calling for checks on a railroad merger that would bring more freight trains to the area

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Timeline of Washington's recent tumult under Dan Snyder

Dan Snyder's ownership of Washington's NFL franchise has been a matter of considerable debate for years.

Asian Americans rise in Illinois politics 'long time' coming

At least 22 Illinoisans of Asian descent are running for office, from county commissioner to state representative to U.S. senator.

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'Your World' on Musk-Twitter deal's last-minute price negotiations

CALDWELL: A lot of the crime that's perpetrated, the majority of it is black-on-black. I'm going to be pretty busy. Gianno, I don't think you got them, did you? JENNIFER GRIFFIN, FOX NEWS NATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT: Well, Neil, a lot going on right now here at the Pentagon. So I don't think you could take at face value what he's putting out there.

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House panel calls for cryptocurrency fraud oversight

A House oversight subcommittee wants regulators and industry leaders to explain what they are doing to stop cryptocurrency fraud and other scams perpetrated on consumers.

Coinbase, FTX, Binance get inquiries as Congress looks to crack down on $1 billion crypto fraud

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is dialing up the pressure on federal agencies and crypto exchanges to protect Americans from crypto fraudsters.

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Congressman flags rising crypto fraud, demands answers from regulators

A key House investigative panel raised an alarm over the lack of crypto oversight and demanded answers from top federal regulators and industry executives.

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Pelosi tells Taiwan US commitment to democracy is 'ironclad'

U_S_ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her visit to Taiwan with a pledge that the American commitment to democracy on the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad.”.

White House decries China rhetoric over Pelosi Taiwan visit

The White House is criticizing Beijing’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan and vowing the United States “will not take the bait or engage in saber rattling."

Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory.

Incumbent Democrat Krishnamoorthi faces challenge in 8th District primary.

The 8th District, in the northwest suburbs, attracted national attention when the National Republican Congressional Committee added it to its list of 75 districts targeted for the fall general election.

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Commanders' Snyder won't testify before US House committee

A lawyer representing Dan Snyder told Congress the Washington Commanders owner will not testify at a hearing next week as part of an investigation into the team’s workplace conduct.

Jan. 6 panel shows video of how Trump campaign used election lie to raise millions from supporters

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection said that President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign used baseless allegations of election fraud to raise hundreds of millions of dollars from supporters who were told their donations were for Trump's legal fight in the courts. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., played a video during Monday’s hearing to demonstrate those instances.

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House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear at a hearing later this month.

How companies like Puff Bar have avoided FDA regulation: "The industry can innovate around it"

The Food and Drug Administration banned flavored e-cigarettes, like Juul, citing their popularity among teens.

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Congress urges Washington Football Team to lift NDAs

Two members of the House of Representatives are urging the NFL and the Washington Football Team to release individuals from non-disclosure agreements that would prevent them from discussing sexual harassment and workplace issues at owner Daniel Snyder’s club.

African effort to replicate mRNA vaccine targets disparities

A team of young scientists in South Africa is assembling the equipment needed to reverse engineer Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

Congress seeks information from NFL on WFT investigation

A Congressional committee is seeking documents and information from the NFL regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team and how the league handled it.

Fallout from Jon Gruden emails leads to diversity questions

Every week for the past two seasons, NFL players take the field wearing social justice messages on their helmets.

High levels of toxins found in more baby food brands, government report says

Legislators are calling for stronger federal standards, but one company is not waiting for the government to step in.

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US, Pakistan face each other again on Afghanistan threats

The Taliban’s takeover of Kabul has deepened the mutual distrust between the U.S. and Pakistan, two putative allies who have tangled over Afghanistan.

Amid threats to members, House to vote on new security

U.S. Capitol Police say that threats to members of Congress have more than doubled this year.

Takeaways: Partisan discord instead of Jan. 6 answers

A House hearing on the Capitol insurrection has wrapped up after harsh words from lawmakers.

At Rancorous Hearing On Jan. 6 Insurrection, Partisan Divide Takes Center Stage

Former Trump officials testified before Congress for the first time on the Jan. 6 insurrection. The proceedings were dominated by the role of former President Donald Trump and his supporters that day.

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USPS: 10-year plan includes longer delivery times, fewer post offices

Postal Service, describing his 10-year plan as necessary to stanch billions of dollars in losses and put the agency on the path to profitability. But critics are voicing concerns about key elements of the plan, including slower delivery standards and planned closures of some postal offices. Notably, the plan would slow the USPS' delivery standard for mail to six days. Although critics and supporters alike note that the post office needs an overhaul, some expressed concern about the impact of slower delivery standards. Closing postal officesThe plan also calls for consolidating some postal offices that receive "low traffic" into full-service retail postal offices, although it didn't specify which offices might face closure.

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Popular flea collar may be linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths

Members of Congress are demanding one of the largest single product recalls in U.S. history after a top-selling flea and tick collar was linked to the deaths of nearly 1,700 pets and hundreds of injuries to humans. "When we put the collar on, everything changed and was like a switch just flipped," Alex Jaeger said. Alex Jaeger and his mother, Eleanor, say two months after they put a Seresto collar on their golden retriever Blake, he developed seizures. Seresto collars contain two different pesticides designed to ward off fleas and ticks. But government documents obtained by a nonprofit group show more than 75,000 incidents have been reported to the Environmental Protection Agency since the Seresto collars were introduced in 2012.

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Popular flea collar may be linked to nearly 1,700 pet deaths

Members of Congress are demanding one of the largest single product recalls in U.S. history after a top-selling flea and tick collar was linked to the deaths of nearly 1,700 pets and hundreds of injuries to humans. "When we put the collar on, everything changed and was like a switch just flipped," Alex Jaeger said. Alex Jaeger and his mother, Eleanor, say two months after they put a Seresto collar on their golden retriever Blake, he developed seizures. Seresto collars contain two different pesticides designed to ward off fleas and ticks. But government documents obtained by a nonprofit group show more than 75,000 incidents have been reported to the Environmental Protection Agency since the Seresto collars were introduced in 2012.

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Democrats push FDA to regulate toxic metals in baby food after investigation finds high levels

Top Democrats are pushing the FDA to regulate toxic metals in baby food after a congressional investigation discovered the presence of metals like arsenic, lead and cadmium at levels far higher than those allowed in bottled water and other products. The Food and Drug Administration does not currently set limits on heavy metals for baby foods, specifically, except for arsenic in rice cereal. The four Democrats said Thursday they have drafted legislation that would strengthen regulations for baby food safety and have sent it to FDA staff for technical review. "Through our legislation and FDA regulatory action, we will ensure that the baby foods that reach the market are safe and that our children are safe," Krishnamoorthi said in a statement. An FDA spokeswoman said the agency takes the exposure of toxic metals in foods "extremely seriously" and that the agency is reviewing the findings of the congressional investigation.

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The Spin: Freshman congresswoman apologizes for invoking Hitler | Chicago police union boss sorry for downplaying Capitol riots | Krishnamoorthi on Trump and the military

The House of Representatives is considering impeaching Trump for a second time. Now, it’s for encouraging the insurrection. The president exits office in 12 days but U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg said there is an urgency as Trump continues in the role of commander in chief. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said this morning that she has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike, The Associated Press reports.

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Congressional probe raises safety concerns about booster seats

A congressional investigation is raising new questions about the safety of some popular children's car booster seats. New videos obtained by "CBS This Morning" show child-size dummies flailing violently in car booster seats during side-impact crash tests. Krishnamoorthi and fellow Democratic Representative Katie Porter of California launched a House Oversight Committee investigation involving seven brands of car booster seats following the February report. With this wider variety of harnessed seats now available to caregivers most have voluntarily shifted toward a 40-pound minimum for booster seats. "Graco supports the recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and NHTSA car seat guidelines that all infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat.

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Health contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad

This photo combination shows from left: musician Christina Aguilera in Los Angeles, March 29, 2012, comedian George Lopez in Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 2012, and actor Jack Black in Las Vegas, April 25, 2012. Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities, including Aguilera, Lopez, and Black, for a health education advertising campaign on the coronavirus outbreak. That's according to documents released Thursday by a House committee.

US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response

Director Judd Apatow believes Trump “does not have the intellectual capacity to run as president,” according to a list of more than 200 celebrities compiled by one of the firms. “I have ordered a strategic review of this public health education campaign that will be led by our top public health and communications experts to determine whether the campaign serves important public health purposes,” Azar told the subcommittee, which is investigating the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Because public health policy around the coronavirus pandemic has become so politically polarized, it’s unclear how well a confidence-building campaign from the government would play. And Trump has alienated much of the medical establishment with his dismissive comments about basic public health measures, such as wearing masks. Antony and Quaid were among just a few celebrities who were approved for the campaign, according to the documents.

House panel investigates political interference by White House over coronavirus at CDC and FDA

A House Oversight subcommittee has opened an investigation looking at whether White House officials unduly pressured the nation's top health agencies throughout the pandemic. The letters emphasize the role of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in reviewing agency decisions. In congressional testimony, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn have said their agencies have not been affected by political pressure. The allegations of political interference by the White House come at a critical time, particularly for the FDA, which will soon be charged with examining data for and potentially authorizing the first vaccine for the coronavirus. However, The New York Times reported Monday that top White House officials are now blocking the guidance, which has still not been published.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on "The Takeout" — 7/24/2020

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on "The Takeout" — 7/24/2020 Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Major to talk about negotiations for another COVID-19 stimulus package in the House; the Trump administration's attempt to suppress protests in Portland, Oregon; and the idea of sending federal officers into Chicago other cities, on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."

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U.S. House panel calls March screening of travelers from Italy, South Korea ineffective

REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File PhotoRepresentative Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Democratic chairman of the House oversight subcommittee, said information from several U.S. agencies showed the administration did little to stop the spread of the virus through U.S. airports from those two hot spots until mid-March. White House officials relied on Italian and South Korean screeners to check passengers boarding flights for the United States between March 3 and 14. But U.S. officials had relatively limited oversight for health screenings in Italy, which only barred 13 passengers from flying to the United States, a statement from the oversight subcommittee said. On March 3, Vice President Mike Pence said the United States had begun screening all travelers taking direct flights from Italy and South Korea. But the White House decided to rely on Italy and South Korea to do these screenings before passengers boarded, the House subcommittee said.

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Nine U.S. lawmakers who were once on food stamps ask Trump not to shrink program

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A handful of U.S. lawmakers have a unique argument for asking President Donald Trump not to slash the food stamp program - they themselves once relied on it. REUTERS/Joshua RobertsThe Republican president this week proposed $15 billion in cuts to the $71 billion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps, as part of his $4.8 trillion budget plan. Trump argues that many Americans receiving food stamps do not need them, given the strong economy and low unemployment. Trumps proposals for food stamp cuts are not expected to pass. But the Trump administration has already stiffened eligibility guidelines for food stamps, a move projected to end benefits for nearly 700,000 people.

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J&J CEO spurns US congressional hearing on carcinogens in talc products

Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Officer Alex Gorsky has declined to appear at a U.S. congressional hearing set for Tuesday on the safety of the company's Baby Powder and other talc-based cosmetics. J&J spokesman Ernie Knewitz said that the subcommittee had rejected the company's offers to send a talc testing expert or a J&J executive in charge of consumer products. Gorsky "is not, as we have repeatedly told the Subcommittee, an expert in the stated subject of the hearing," Knewitz said. "Since tests for asbestos in talc were first developed, J&J's Baby Powder has never contained asbestos," Gorsky said in the video. J&J said it recalled 33,000 bottles of Baby Powder "out of an abundance of caution."

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US lawmaker urges White House to quickly finalize plan to pull flavored e-cigarettes off the market

The Trump administration announced its plan to pull flavored nicotine pods off store shelves last month. Krishnamoorthi also urged the office to ensure the policy removes all non-tobacco flavors, including mint and menthol, from the market. He joins a growing chorus of lawmakers and public health advocates who are urging the Trump administration to keep its initial pledge. They cited data from an annual federal survey that showed mint and menthol was the second-most popular e-cigarette flavor behind fruit. As part of the White House review, stakeholders can request to meet with OIRA to share their perspectives on the issue.

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House panel pressures Reynolds to stop advertising Vuse e-cigarettes, pushes for documents

A House panel is requesting a slew of documents from Reynolds after the company ignored the committee's request to stop advertising its e-cigarettes. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform committee's panel on consumer products, last month requested Reynolds American, Fontem Ventures, Japan Tobacco International and NJOY to stop advertising e-cigarettes. Market leader Juul, which is partially owned by tobacco giant Altria, announced it would end all product marketing ahead of the letter's publication. NJOY in response to Krishnamoorthi's letter said it will stop advertising its e-cigarettes, the congressman said. Reynolds doesn't have to abide by Krishnamoorthi's request since Congress doesn't have the authority to compel it to stop advertising.

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Signs point to majority of lung injury patients vaping THC products

Of more than 500 patients who offered information on what substances they used, nearly 77% reported THC-containing products, while nearly 57% reported nicotine-containing products. Health officials identified 234 unique vaping products across 87 brand names. In some cases, patients were found to have used THC products who initially said they hadn't. Multiple avenues are being tested for, including cutting agents or adulterants that might be added to vaping products. "However, we do not know whether the only risky substance for lung injury is the THC-containing products."

U.S. House panel asks e-cigarette companies to cease advertising

FILE PHOTO: A man uses a vaping product in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House panel sent letters to four e-cigarette companies asking them to stop all print, broadcast and digital advertising of their products in the United States, the same day as market-leader Juul said it would pull its ads, the panel said on Thursday. The CDC has urged people to stop using e-cigarette or vaping products. E-cigarettes, which heat a liquid often containing nicotine to create an inhalable vapor, have been popular in the United States for around a decade. Manufacturers have faced criticism that too many children use vaping products.

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U.S. CDC expects hundreds more cases of vaping-related illness

The House of Representatives began public hearings this week about the mystery vaping-related lung disease that, as of last week, had sickened 530 people in 38 states. We believe that probably hundreds more (cases) have come in since the numbers we released last week, said Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those who continue vaping, public health officials urge consumers to avoid buying vaping products on the street, using marijuana-derived oil with the products or modifying a store-bought vape product. On Wednesday, health officials from Michigan, North Carolina, Kansas and Massachusetts will appear before the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee along with Schuchat and the FDAs Norman Sharpless. Slideshow (5 Images)The FDA has warned Juul that it violated regulations because it marketed its vaping products as less risky than traditional cigarettes.

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Consumers should avoid e-cigarettes as doctors struggle to identify cause of vaping illness, CDC official tells Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. consumers should avoid all vaping products as U.S. health officials struggle to identify the cause of a deadly vaping illness that's killed nine people and made hundreds more ill in recent months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told lawmakers at a hearing Tuesday. Health officials have tied the illness to vaping, although they are still trying to identify the exact cause. While most patients reported using THC, the compound in marijuana that produces a high, many patients also used nicotine-based e-cigarettes. Some used nicotine alone. The outbreak, coupled with surging rates of teenagers using e-cigarettes, has prompted a fierce and quick backlash on the vaping industry.

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Juul exec: Never intended electronic cigarette for teens

He acknowledged statistics showing "a significant number of underage Americans are using e-cigarettes, including Juul products." "Juul Labs isn't big tobacco," Monsees told members of a House subcommittee, adding that "combating underage use" is the company's highest priority. "The last thing we wanted was to be confused with any major tobacco company." Monsees told lawmakers the comment was misinterpreted. She said the company told the subcommittee ahead of the hearing that it used influencers sparingly.

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