White House Calls Democrats’ Counteroffer on DHS Funding ‘Very Unserious’
The White House on Feb. 18 dismissed a Democratic counterproposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as “very unserious,” as the partial...
Naked intruder exposes gaps in Japan’s royal security: ‘enormous failure’
A bizarre, previously unreported incident involving a naked man at Japan’s Imperial Palace during a new year’s celebration has raised questions about the emperor’s...
Henan Spring Gala Suspected to Speak for Yu Menglong？
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure
The White House declined on Wednesday to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump is weighing whether to cancel or delay a US$11...
Ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner says he was ‘conned’ by Epstein
Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers on Wednesday that he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his crimes, as...
US pulls forces from Syria as new government exerts control
The Trump administration is withdrawing forces from Syria as part of a strategic shift now that the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa is taking...
Jeffries Tries to Persuade Wary Maryland Senate Leader on Redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) traveled to the Maryland State House on Wednesday to personally lobby the state’s Senate president to hold a...
War Secretary Pete Hegseth Travels to Missouri for Arsenal of Freedom Tour
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth travels to Missouri on Feb. 18 as part of the nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour. …
New Year Wage Revolt in China: 10 Million Workers Risk Their Lives for Pay, Worse Than Ever
On February 12, workers gathered outside Wuhu Shipyard in Weihai City, Shandong Province, demanding unpaid wages after not receiving salaries for three months. Instead...