A new U.S. intelligence report says top officials in Beijing were in the dark in early January on the true dangers of the virus. That could affect U.S. policy on China.
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U.S. Labels Chinese Language Education Group a Diplomatic Mission
State Department officials said the move was aimed at informing American schools of potential propaganda from the government group’s programs, largely known as Confucius Institutes.
U.S. Weighs Sweeping Travel Ban on Chinese Communist Party Members
The presidential order under consideration would be based on the same statute in the Immigration and Nationality Act used in a 2017 travel ban on several predominantly Muslim countries.
Public Health Experts Reject President’s View of Fading Pandemic
Contrary to President Trump’s recent comments, specialists say, recent increases are real, and the virus is like a “forest fire” that will burn as long as there is fuel.
Authorities Seek Forfeiture of Ancient Gilgamesh Tablet From Hobby Lobby
The “Gilgamesh Dream Tablet” was displayed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington until the authorities seized it in 2019.
U.S. to Accuse China of Trying to Hack Vaccine Data, as Virus Redirects Cyberattacks
Iran and other nations are also looking to steal data and exploit the pandemic with attacks on infrastructure, officials say.
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Cyberattacks, a Sign That Deterrence Is Failing
Through the attacks, a report says, the North steals and launders money, extorts companies and uses digital currencies to gain cash for its nuclear program.
At Least 13,500 Americans Abroad Need Help Getting Home, State Dept. Says
About 5,700 U.S. citizens and legal residents have already returned with the government’s assistance, and flights scheduled this week could help another 1,600.
Trump’s Travel Ban Leaves Americans in Europe Scrambling to Get Home
With little clarity on the rules of the 30-day suspension set to take effect on Friday, many are feeling stranded and confused.
New York to Sue Trump Administration Over Global Entry Freeze
The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s decision to bar New Yorkers from enrolling in programs that allow travelers to skip lines at airports.