Arcadia Mayor Charged for Undisclosed Role as Chinese Government Agent
The U.S. Department of Justice charged Arcadia’s mayor with acting as an illegal agent of China and announced her resignation amid a plea agreement.
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Leaders of the world’s two largest economies met in Beijing aiming to maintain trade stability, despite ongoing challenges in tariffs, technology, and supply chains.
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Texas Sues Netflix Over Allegations of Spying on Children and Selling Data
Texas accuses Netflix of collecting and selling children’s data without consent, using addictive features to maximize user surveillance and profit.
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US Senators Press Trump to Approve $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal Before Xi Summit
Bipartisan US senators have called on President Trump to finalize a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, warning that delayed support could embolden China and unsettle the Indo-Pacific region.
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US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Address Detained Americans in Talks with China
Bipartisan US lawmakers called on President Trump to raise the issue of detained Americans and political prisoners with President Xi Jinping amid growing concerns over China’s coercive tactics.
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Wisconsin Leaders Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Education Funding, Tax Relief, and Direct Payments
Wisconsin’s governor and legislative leaders agreed to invest state surplus in schools, property tax relief, and direct payments to families, including permanent tax cuts on tips and overtime.
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Third Grader’s Artwork Set to Orbit the International Space Station on SpaceX Flight
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Solana Spot ETFs See Strongest Inflows Since February, Driving Futures and Price Gains
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Arcadia Mayor Guilty of Acting as Undisclosed Agent for Chinese Government
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to charges of secretly representing the Chinese government in the U.S., concealing her ties while promoting Beijing’s interests.
Trade & Tariffs
New National Trade Group Unites Local Music Offices to Boost U.S. Music Ecosystems
A coalition of government music offices and industry partners launched the Association of Music Offices to support and enhance local music scenes across the U.S.