GOP seeks to block foreigners from buying land near military bases
Sen. Ted Cruz’s legislation aims to limit deals by entities linked to several nations, including China and Russia.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin on foreign adversaries purchasing land near military sites
A group of Republican senators introduced legislation that would restrict the purchase of land near U.S. military installations by foreign adversaries.The lawm
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New Bill Asks US Congress to Revoke China’s Normal Trade Relations Status
The bill would “suspend normal trade relations” with China and increase tariffs on all Chinese exports to the United States to at least 35 percent.
GOP senators propose blocking foreign adversaries from buying land near US military bases
A bill proposed by a group of Republican senators, known as the “Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act,” would restrict the purchase of property near US military bases by individuals
Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed former Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to serve as the next director of the CIA on Thursday.
Donald Trump's Second Cabinet Member Confirmed, John Ratcliffe to Lead CIA
A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.
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Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
The measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, would require federal approval before companies linked to China could acquire land near U.S. bases.
Putin, Xi talk ‘global order’ as Trump takes office
The Washington Times’ Stephen Dinan looks at the new president’s moves, reporting that Mr. Trump is harnessing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a leftover from the founding era that allows detention and deportation of hostile forces — to be used specifically against the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang and other violent international cartels and gangs.
US introduces bipartisan bill to revoke China’s special trade status as Rubio tells Wang Yi, 'America first'
In his first conversation with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the new administration under Donald Trump seeks to purse a US-China relation which prioritises American interests.
U.S.' China policy to put America first: Rubio tells Wang Yi
Rubio emphasizes US interests in first call with China's Foreign Minister, focusing on American people and allies.
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US to put America first in China policy: Rubio
Washington:  The Trump administration will pursue a relationship with China that advances US interests and puts the American people first, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
US' China policy to put America first: Marco Rubio tells Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
"Secretary Rubio emphasised that the Trump administration will pursue a US-PRC (People's Republic of China) relationship that advances US interests and puts the American people first," said the State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.