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February 4, 2022

Tennessee university reinstates professor acquitted of ties to China

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville has reinstated a professor who was acquitted of federal charges that had accused him of hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving NASA research grants.

February 4, 2022

NBA’s Enes Kanter Freedom slams China ‘puppet’ Yao Ming: ‘Big body, small heart and tiny brain’

Outspoken NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Thursday night, where he directed some sharp criticism toward Yao Ming, a former NBA star from China who played for the Houston Rockets until retiring in 2009.

February 4, 2022

Jen Psaki is the queen of disinformation: Laura Ingraham

Laura Ingraham pointed out the hypocrisy that Jen Psaki, whom she believes is a 'queen of disinformation,' is pushing for Spotify and Big Tech to crack down on users.

February 3, 2022

The murky world of gain-of-function research

Gain-of-function research is a murky world, where scientists hide behind classifications and shifting definitions, all without having to disclose exactly what the purpose of the research is.

February 3, 2022

Pelosi warns US athletes not to risk 'incurring the anger' of 'ruthless' Chinese government during Olympics

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a warning message to U.S. athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics, concluding that the Chinese communist government is "ruthless" and could damage the reputations of those competing.

February 3, 2022

House Dems' China competitiveness bill includes immigration provisions critics warn could aid Beijing

House Democrats’ China competitiveness bill includes a number of immigration provisions and categories — policies that critics say do not belong in such a piece of legislation and that could lead to abuse by Chinese nationals.

February 3, 2022

Republicans promise sanctions for IOC if any US athletes go missing during Beijing Olympics

EXCLUSIVE: Wisconsin Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will introduce legislation Thursday night to sanction the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should any athlete, fan, member of the press or Olympic participant fall victim to "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights."

February 3, 2022

State Department warns Russia, China alliance to backfill severe economic sanctions will fail: 'Putin knows'

The State Department on Thursday warned that, if Russia invades Ukraine, any attempts to offset harsh sanctions against the Kremlin by bolstering the Russia-China alliance will be insufficient. 

February 3, 2022

India to skip Winter Olympics opening ceremony over China’s torchbearer selection

India will not attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after one of the torchbearers reportedly chosen by Chinese authorities riled up New Delhi's anger.

February 3, 2022

IOC chief to meet Peng Shuai, will 'support' inquiry into sexual assault allegations if tennis star chooses

The IOC president announced plans Thursday to meet with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai amid heightened concern for her safety, adding that the IOC will “support” an inquiry to allegations of sexual assualt if she decides to pursue one.