Taiwan

President-elect Donald Trump has announced former US Senator David Perdue has accepted his nomination to become the ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.  Once confirmed by the Senate, Senator Perdue’s role will be to serve as President Trump’s diplomatic arm with China.  Perdue’s job will most likely center on trade, as Trump has repeatedly […]

Vice President Kamala Harris's answers to foreign policy questions in her recent 60 Minutes interview continue to draw criticism, with her not committing to aiding Taiwan if China attacked. Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) discussed Harris's response in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Evening Edit, saying the Vice President "has no idea what is actually taking place." […]

US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) recently led the bipartisan Congressional Taiwan Caucus (CTC) in condemning new Chinese regulations aimed at Taiwanese citizens. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently enacted a series of guidelines that include the death-penalty for Taiwanese individuals found to support their state’s independence. Taiwan, which, despite lack of official US recognition, is […]

Several Democrat and Republican US Senators and Representatives have coalesced to bolster US-Taiwan defense cooperation and defend against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aggression.  U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Steven Horsford (D-NV) filed the Transpacific Allies Investing in Weapons to Advance National (TAIWAN) Security Act. The […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) released a statement regarding the $95 billion defense package to aid American allies in Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific. $60.8 billion will go to Ukraine as they continue their fight against Russia. The Florida congresswoman took a jab at “MAGA Republicans” for holding up the aid from reaching the aforementioned […]

The House of Representatives has managed to pass the national security supplemental package that will fund Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel as the nations engage in costly conflicts with neighboring countries.  US Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) voted to pass the bill. The foreign aid costs $95 billion became very controversial among Republicans.  President Donald Trump (R) […]

President Joe Biden’s administration has suggested it will oppose an Israel military aid package if it is presented separately from Ukrainian aid legislation. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby revealed as much during a White House press briefing on Monday morning.  “We are opposed to a standalone bill that would just work on Israel,” said […]

A partial government shutdown is imminent as members in the House of Representatives negotiate to provide government funding prior to a nearing deadline.  Democrat legislators are criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his failure to obtain a consensus amongst Republican representatives to pass government funding legislation.   On their end, Republicans are accusing Democrats of […]

US Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has filed a bill that would compel all lawmakers advocating for US military support of Ukraine’s war with Russia to enlist in the military.  The Senators Can Help Underpin Military Engagement and Readiness (SCHUMER) Act , would  require respective legislators to serve on active duty in support of a […]

The US Senate passed a sweeping $95 billion foreign aid spending bill that would, among other things, fund Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed earlier this week.  According to CNN, the aid bill contains billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for […]

A $95 billion foreign aid package containing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan surmounted a key procedural vote on Superbowl Sunday.  The spending bill had been procedurally frozen by a cohort of conservatives, but eventually passed by a vote count of 67-27.  Last week, a border security deal failed to pass the Senate as conservatives […]

A resolution filed by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-40) seeks to celebrate the economic and cultural ties between the State of Florida and Taiwan.   The resolution commends Taiwan for its vibrant relationship with the sunshine state in light of the recently held Taiwanese presidential elections. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), who claims Taiwan belongs to […]

Senator Scott is calling on President Biden to be more transparent with the border bill.

Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl) introduced a bill this week that would reveal the amount of US Federal funds that are being invested into China every year.  Each fiscal year, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submits a report to Congress outlining the White House’s yearly budget for executing its different policy initiatives. If Senator […]

The Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act has regained traction as a bipartisan group of four new senators signed on to the bill this past week. The REPO for Ukrainians Act is designed to boost Ukraine’s war recovery efforts by transferring Russian assets confiscated by the US to Ukraine.  Russia invaded Ukraine […]

Last year, I anticipated heightened violence and conflict in 2024. Regrettably, the year’s defining moments for me were the realization of those predictions.  In the Middle East, I claimed President Joe Biden’s lukewarm support for Israel and his nonconfrontational foreign-policy strategy will further destabilize the Middle East by emboldening Hamas, Iran, and peripheral groups such as […]

Salazar discussed how Zelaya’s policies have affected the U.S. – Honduras relationship.

Washington, D.C.- Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fl) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have reintroduced the  Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act to reinvigorate U.S. policy to support Taiwan. Taiwan, officially known as the ‘Republic of China’, is a free and democratic state which the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) characterizes as belonging to the People’s Republic of China.  The United […]