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This is the China narrative, driven by 15 members in U.S. Congress, amplifying 21 narrative items.
This brief covers various geopolitical tensions involving China, India, the US, and other countries. It includes disputes over territorial claims in the South China Sea, concerns about AI research collaborations with China, agricultural threats from China, legislative actions against Chinese firms, border security issues in the US, and international political developments such as the UN Security Council vote and Sweden joining NATO.
The U.S. Congress module tracks the official blogs, video channels, and social media accounts of all United States senators and representatives.
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Challenges to Impeachment Proceedings
Hunter Biden criticizes the baseless impeachment proceedings, citing conspiracy theories and false testimonies as the basis for the inquiry.
Political clash over immigration policies
Biden criticizes Republicans for abandoning bipartisan border deal, while Trump escalates anti-immigrant rhetoric
Shift in Bipartisan Support
Biden praises Schumer's speech as US support for Israel begins to fray over recent months due to Democratic unease with Israel's right-leaning government and the growing Palestinian death toll.
Illegal migrants breach Texas National Guard border fence in El Paso
Several hundred illegal aliens breached a border fence erected by the Texas National Guard in an attempt to unlawfully enter the United States, causing chaos and rioting in El Paso.
EPA Proposal Controversy
Industry and lawmakers pressure EPA to reverse proposal for increased EV purchases, citing market readiness concerns and potential benefits to China
Biden advocates for raising corporate and billionaire minimum taxes to address deficit concerns
Biden emphasizes the need to raise corporate and billionaire minimum taxes to address deficit concerns and criticizes GOP tax plan
Ted Cruz (R-TX)
14% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Eric S. Schmitt (R-MO)
14% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
John Barrasso (R-WY)
10% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Max Miller (R-OH)
10% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Thomas Massie (R-KY)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Mike Turner (R-OH)
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this member.
Jaishankar
Indian Minister of External Affairs who backed Philippines sovereignty in the South China Sea dispute
Jennifer Granholm
Energy Secretary of the United States accused of engaging with entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party
Cory Mills
US Representative who introduced the Embassy Construction Integrity Act to prohibit leasing properties owned by Chinese firms for consular or diplomatic purposes
Donald Trump
Former President of the United States who criticized Joe Biden's border policies
T.W. Shannon
American banker and politician who was the first African-American speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Mike Turner
US Representative who disagreed with Trump's anti-migrant rhetoric and proposed legislation regarding TikTok
Jason Owens
Border Patrol Chief who described unknown individuals crossing the southern border as a national security threat
South China Sea dispute
Tensions between China and multiple countries including The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan over territorial claims in the South China Sea
House Ag Committee hearing
Congressional hearing discussing the threat China poses to American agriculture
Cease-fire resolution vote
UN Security Council voting to approve a cease-fire resolution with one abstention by the United States
NATO membership of Sweden
Sweden joining NATO as the newest member of the security alliance
TikTok
Popular social media platform addressed in legislative proposals regarding its ownership and operations
Hamas
Organization calling on the UN Security Council to pressure Israel to commit to a cease-fire resolution
Chinese government-owned firm
Reported to have participated in the construction of a US embassy in South Asia

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Eric S. Schmitt (R-MO)
businesstoday.in
China asks India to respect its claim over South China Sea after Jaishankar backs Philippines’ sovereignty 
China asks India to respect its claim over South China Sea after Jaishankar backs Philippines sovereignty. Tensions are escalating in the region claimed by China, but counterclaimed by The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan. China is engaged in a war of words with India over Arunachal Pradesh.
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John Barrasso (R-WY)
nypost.com
GOP senator demands Biden’s Energy Department end AI research collaborations with China
GOP senator demands Bidens Energy Department end AI research collaborations with China. Barrasso slammed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for her departments recklessly foolish engagement with people and entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party. DOE must implement a robust vetting process for those wishing to access and work with DOE-created AI foundation models, Barrasso said in his letter.
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Max Miller (R-OH)
farmprogress.com
Ag committee considers China’s threat to U.S. agriculture
Ag committee considers Chinas threat to U.S. agriculture What to do when your major adversary is also your biggest customer? Congress has lots to say about China these days. The House Ag Committee hosted a nearly five-hour hearing titled, The Danger China Poses to American agriculture.
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Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
breitbart.com
Michigan Campaign Stop: Donald Trump Declares Joe Biden's Border a 'Bloodbath'
Former President Donald Trump declared Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that Joe Biden's open border is a 'bloodbath' Speaking at a campaign stop, Trump raised the death of Ruby Garcia, a local 25-year-old who authorities reported was shot to death on a highway by a migrant the government deported in 2020.
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John Barrasso (R-WY)
foxnews.com
Biden’s open border crisis brings another new threat … Chinese mobsters
Chinese mobsters are the latest concern for states like Oklahoma that are dealing with the fallout from the open border. T.W. Shannon is an American banker and politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He was Oklahomas first African-American speaker of the House.
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Thomas Massie (R-KY)
yahoo.com
This US state is not covered by the NATO treaty. Some experts say that needs to change
Sweden became the newest member of NATO earlier this month, joining 31 nations in the security alliance, including the United States. Hawaii is, of course, in the Pacific, and unlike California, Colorado or Alaska, the 50th state is not part of the continental US. The exception is spelled out in the Washington Treaty, the document that established NATO in 1949.
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Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
foxnews.com
Crisis in California: Hamas-style attack could happen to us, border mayor warns as migrant surge continues
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens last month described not knowing who is crossing the southern border illegally as a "national security threat" "I don't think it's out of the question to believe that a Hamas-style attack that happened Oct. 7 could happen to us," El Cajon Mayor and congressional candidate Bill Wells said. Border Patrol doesn't know what those individuals are bringing into the country, nor what their intentions are in the United States.