US Adds Five Chinese Officials to Sanctions List Over Hong Kong Election

On Monday, the US added five Chinese officials to a sanctions blacklist over Hong Kong’s legislative elections that were held on Sunday. The officials were sanctioned under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, a piece of legislation that was signed into law in October 2020 by President Trump. The sanctions freeze any US-based assets the officials … Continue reading “US Adds Five Chinese Officials to Sanctions List Over Hong Kong Election”

House to Vote on Amendments to End Support for War in Yemen

The House is expected to vote Thursday on two amendments (#28 and #30) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that call for the end or limitation of US support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. One amendment, sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), calls for the termination of all US logistical support for the … Continue reading “House to Vote on Amendments to End Support for War in Yemen”