Foreign Influence
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Fox NewsJustice and Treasury Departments Investigate U.S. Nonprofits for Alleged Cuba Coordination
Federal investigators are examining whether U.S. nonprofits and activists coordinated with Cuban officials after murder charges were filed against Raúl Castro. The probe covers messaging, fundraising and travel activities by groups with combined annual revenue of about $1 billion…
foxnews.comTwo Convicted in US for Acting as Unauthorized Agents for China
A New York community leader was found guilty of operating an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan. Separately, the mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to publishing pro-China content at the direction of Chinese officials. The cases occurred as President Donal…
Fox NewsNeville Roy Singham Donates $278 Million to Progressive Nonprofits Since 2017
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress voiced concerns over Singham's network and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The funding has supported groups including The People’s Forum and CodePink, co-founded by Singham's wife Jodie Evans. Officials from the Justice, State and…
foxnews.comArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns After Federal Charge of Acting as Agent for China
Eileen Wang, 58, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She has resigned as mayor of the city of about 53,000 located 13 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is expected to formally plead guilty in the coming…
Nbc NewsArcadia Mayor Resigns, Agrees to Plead Guilty to Acting as Agent of China
Eileen Wang, mayor of the Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia, resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors said she worked with an associate to post pro-PRC content on a website at the…
New York PostSuspect in Milwaukee Bucks Owner Blackmail Case Released on Bail
Changli “Sophia” Luo, charged with attempting to extort $1.2 billion from Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens, was released on a $500,000 bond posted by Robin Mui, CEO of a pro-Beijing media outlet registered as a foreign agent. Court records show Luo has extensive financial an…
BBC NewsArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent of Chinese Government
Eileen Wang, 58, resigned as mayor of Arcadia, California, after agreeing to plead guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. The charge stems from her work with Yaoning “Mike” Sun promoting pro-PRC propaganda from late 2020 to…
thehindu.comPentagon Proposes DFARS Changes to Address Foreign Ownership Risks in Defense Contracts
The Defense Department released a proposed rule May 7 to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement implementing National Defense Authorization Act sections from fiscal years 2020 and 2021 on mitigating risks from beneficial ownership or foreign ownership, contro…
nationalpost.comTrial Begins in U.S. Case Alleging Chinese Influence Operation
A trial is under way in a federal case that U.S. officials describe as an example of Beijing's efforts to exert influence on American soil. The proceedings center on allegations involving Chinese government activities within the United States. The case is part of broader tensions…
rte.ieUganda's Cabinet to Harmonize Sovereignty Bill Before Tuesday's Parliamentary Readings
Uganda's Cabinet is set to convene on May 4, 2026, to complete harmonization of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following President Yoweri Museveni's guidance. The bill's second and third readings are scheduled for Tuesday in Parliament. The legislation aims to curb ext…
Substrate placeholder — needs review100 Former US Lawmakers Registered as Foreign Lobbyists Since 2000
A Quincy Institute analysis revealed that 100 former members of Congress have worked as lobbyists for foreign governments since 2000, with most serving authoritarian regimes. The report highlighted cases involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other nations, noting their influence o…