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Congress Could Help Turn Tide Against Forced Organ Harvesting in China, Say Advocates
First exposed nearly 20 years ago, mass human rights abuses against Falun Gong practitioners by the CCP draw action from federal and state lawmakers.
In Repressing Falun Gong, CCP Aims to Reshape How Americans Think
Covert Chinese influence operations aim to manipulate people’s view of the world to benefit the communist regime.
Born Under CCP’s Persecution, Survivors Recall Pain, Urge Action at Washington Vigil
Falun Gong practitioners deprived of a normal childhood in China hope to do their part in bringing a brighter future.
DC Government Requests Pause in Lawsuit Against Its Ban on AR-15 Rifles
The legal action targets the capital city’s ban on certain kinds of firearms.
Water in Washington, Arlington County Confirmed Safe to Drink as Boil Advisory Lifted
Elevated cloudiness or haziness in the water was linked to an increase in algal blooms triggered by high temperatures.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for District of Columbia, Arlington County
Algae blooms brought on by high temperatures have prompted water quality concerns.
US Calls on CCP to Open Up for Independent Probe of ‘Depraved’ Organ Harvesting
The State Department called on Beijing to ‘cease its depraved actions against prisoners of conscience.’
US Report Spotlights CCP’s Coercion Against Shen Yun
An annual religious freedom report documents the Chinese regime’s tactics in pressuring venues to cancel performances by the group.
House to Vote on Bill to Counter Chinese Regime’s Persecution of Falun Gong
Bill aims to take a stand against the ‘Chinese Communist Party and its heinous human rights violations,’ Rep. Scott Perry said.
Boeing CEO Regrets Door Panel Blowout, Says Company ‘Took Responsibility’ for Incidents
Sen. Josh Hawley accuses the CEO of being the ‘problem’ at Boeing and says he hopes he doesn’t ‘destroy this company before it can be saved.’
CEO Testifies Amtrak Has Never Returned a Profit, Hopes to Break Even by End of Decade
Stephen Gardner says the pandemic pushed Amtrak’s financial progress back several years, but May was the most profitable month in company history.
Senator Urges FAA to Require ‘Transparency and Accountability’ at Boeing with Safety Plan
Boeing is required to submit a quality and safety compliance program to the Federal Aviation Administration after the Alaskan Airlines incident in January.
Boeing Enters ‘New Territory’ With Federal Probe, Possible Criminal Charges
Aviation experts and lawyers say Boeing could see massive fines or another settlement agreement, and individuals such as CEO Dave Calhoun could face charges.
FAA Investigates Second Near-Collision at Reagan Washington National Airport
The incident comes after Senate and House lawmakers approved adding five additional daily flights to the busy airport as part of the FAA reauthorization bill.
FAA Won’t Allow Boeing to Boost 737 MAX Production Yet, Administrator Says
The announcement comes as Boeing faces potential criminal prosecution in its case following the fatal 2018 and 2019 737 MAX crashes.
Trump Asks Judge to Sanction Jack Smith for ‘Unconstitutional’ Gag Order Request
‘This is bad-faith behavior, plain and simple,’ President Trump’s attorneys have alleged, asking the court to sanction special counsel Jack Smith and his team.
National Memorial Day Parade in Washington Honors Veterans
Thousands of Americans descended on the city of Washington on May 27 to watch the American Veterans Center’s 2024 National Memorial Day Parade.
