“I kept my promises,” the president said. On Tuesday, President Trump toured a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall under construction. He signed a plaque on the wall,…
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President Issues Additional Sanctions on Chinese Apps
Action taken due to data security concerns. President Donald Trump released an executive order placing prohibitions on additional Chinese apps based on concerns surrounding the personal and financial…
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DOJ Appeals Ruling on TikTok Ban
Executive order previously blocked by federal judge. President Trump signed an executive order in August enacting the divestment of TikTok in the United States based on concerns that…
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President Vetoes Defense Bill
Two-thirds of House and Senate could override his veto. On Wednesday, President Trump issued his promised veto of the National Defense Authorization Act that was passed easily by…
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Visas Tightened for CCP Members Traveling to U.S.
Significant reductions attached to length of stay. The State Department has announced rules that have been issued by President Trump’s administration restricting travel to the United States for…
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Defense Secretary Signs Military Agreement with Morocco
The U.S. and Morocco seek to bolster “military readiness” with 10-year agreement. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper recently toured the nations of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, meeting with…
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President Updates Marine Scientific Research Requirements
Revised measure requiring consent for foreign research seeks to ensure U.S. environmental protections and coastal security. President Donald Trump issued a revision last week to a previous presidential…
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State Department has Revoked 1,000 Student Visas
Chinese nationals with ties to the People’s Liberation Army expelled from U.S. The State Department announced that over 1,000 student visas have been revoked since June for Chinese nationals…
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TikTok and WeChat Bans Go Into Effect on Sunday
Commerce Department barring hosting or transferring internet traffic associated with apps. The Department of Commerce announced on Friday that the United States would be continuing its efforts to…
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Families of 9/11 Can Call Saudi Officials to Testify, Judge Says
What did they know and when did they know it? Federal Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn directed the Saudi Arabian government to make 24 current and former officials—including a…
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