Speaker Johnson Pledges To Stand ‘Shoulder To Shoulder’ For ‘Defense Of Taiwan’ | ZeroHedge

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Taiwan's US envoy at the US Capitol on Tuesday, after which he vowed to continue supporting the Taiwanese people against Chinese aggression.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) meets with Taiwan's representative to the United States, Alexander Yui.

"We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Taiwanese people," Johnson told reporters, adding "We certainly want to help in the defense of Taiwan, which is very important. (more…)

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Congress Takes Step To Hold Hunter Biden In Contempt | ZeroHedge

By Zachary Stieber of Epoch Times

Members of Congress on Jan. 10 approved a report and resolution that recommends holding President Joe Biden’s son in contempt.

A U.S. House of Representatives panel voted approve the report and resolution, which says that Hunter Biden, 53, violated federal law by refusing to appear for a deposition behind closed doors.

The vote was along party lines. No Republicans voted no and no Democrats voted yes. Republicans currently control the (more…)

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Canadian Police Arrest Conservative Journalist On Trumped-Up Charge Of Assault | ZeroHedge

Authored by Jonathan Turley,

We have been discussing the rapid decline of free speech protections in Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

A vivid example of the increasing authoritarian approach was evident this week with the arrest of David Menzies, a reporter for Canada’s conservative Rebel News Network. Menzies was attempting to interview Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland when her security clearly manufactured a criminal charge in front of cameras. (more…)

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