Sen. Blackburn: China wants an excuse to bully Taiwan
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has vowed to stand by Taiwan amid high tensions between the island and China.
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GOP to put $28M towards Vance Ohio Sen. campaign
A Super PAC linked to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell shelled out cash for JD Vance in Ohio’s Senate race.
Pence would consider testifying before J6 Committee
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he’s open to idea of testifying in front of the January 6 Committee. While speaking at Saint Anselm College on Wednesday, Pence said he would consider the prospect should he receive a formal invitation.
N.C. school district places AR-15 in emergency safes
A school district in North Carolina is making strides to ensure the safety of their students. The Madison County School District said it will begin storing AR-15 rifles in emergency safes at five of their schools.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Renatha Francis to Fla. Supreme Court
During a press conference on Friday, Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) appointed a new judge to the Florida Supreme Court. DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Renatha Francis.
China sanctions House Speaker Pelosi after visit to Taiwan
China’s communist government sanctioned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) following her trip to Taiwan. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision on Friday, while claiming Pelosi’s visit was provocative. Chinese officials accused her of meddling in China’s internal affairs.
Blinken on Taiwan: We oppose any unilateral efforts to change the status quo
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, affirmed that the US will not allow China to take over Taiwan by force. This statement comes amid rising tensions following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) recent visit to the island.
Pelosi becomes first House Speaker in 25 years to visit Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) safely landed in Taipei, Taiwan. She arrived Tuesday after much back and forth over whether she would heed threats from Mainland China.
GOP Sen. John Cornyn positive for COVID-19
Senator John Cornyn tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated and boosted. In a tweet Monday, the Texas Republican said he’d been able to “dodge” the virus for more than two years.
White House slammed for weak response to China’s threat over Pelosi’s possible Taiwan visit
The White House offered a feeble response to China’s threat of shooting down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) flight to Taiwan.