New details have emerged on the former U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot arrested in Australia last month because of his work in China. Two aviation sources told Reuters that Daniel Duggan went to Beijing in 2013 and 2014 to work with Stephen Su, a Chinese hacker and businessman.

The Xinjiang region in western China has been hit with sweeping COVID-19 travel restrictions as Beijing ratchets up control measures ahead of a key Communist Party congress later this month.

Hong Kong is lifting some travel restrictions. From Monday, the city no longer requires arriving travelers to quarantine in designated hotels.

House Republicans say Venezuela is sending its criminals to the U.S. border. The lawmakers want to know what Homeland Security is doing to prevent criminals from entering the U.S. Russia’s top diplomat defends the war in Ukraine and responds to a question regarding Russia’s use of nuclear weapons. It could be one of the costliest natural disasters in Canada’s history. Tropical storm Fiona hit the country’s east coast over the weekend — leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

A new plan, from the special master reviewing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents — after he was blocked from seeing materials marked classified. Avoiding gender-specific terms like “mom and dad.” The U.S. Air force academy is reportedly telling cadets to refrain from using such terms and is training some cadets as diversity representatives. Heading into midterm elections — four senate races are considered “toss-ups.” One of them is in Arizona — which could determine which party controls the senate.

The House is set to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, but experts are divided on whether it will actually help Americans. Fitness company Peloton is laying off hundreds of workers and raising prices on exercise equipment. Johnson & Johnson is dropping talc-based baby powder next year, a product that has been at the center of tens of […]

The House is set to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, but experts are divided on whether it will actually help Americans. Fitness company Peloton is laying off hundreds of workers and raising prices on exercise equipment. Johnson & Johnson is dropping talc-based baby powder next year, a product that has been at the center of tens of […]

Almost half of Americans are worried about more tax audits. This comes right before the House votes on a new bill to double the size of the agency. The Justice Department gives its first public statement about the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s home. Who approved it? The average gas price falls below $4 a gallon […]

Almost half of Americans are worried about more tax audits. This comes right before the House votes on a new bill to double the size of the agency. The Justice Department gives its first public statement about the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s home. Who approved it? The average gas price falls below $4 a gallon […]

Inflation slowed down a little in July compared to June. Economists explain where they think the next numbers may be headed. Global climate reporting rules are being proposed, but an expert tells us there’s more behind the push. Elon Musk sells billions of dollars worth of Tesla shares, amid uncertainty over the Twitter deal. Domino’s Pizza is […]

Inflation slowed down a little in July compared to June. Economists explain where they think the next numbers may be headed. Global climate reporting rules are being proposed, but an expert tells us there’s more behind the push. Elon Musk sells billions of dollars worth of Tesla shares, amid uncertainty over the Twitter deal. Domino’s Pizza is […]

Tensions with China are escalating after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Now the island’s top microchip manufacturer says its factor will be non-operable in the case of a Chinese invasion.

A stronger-than-expected jobs report for July has been released. Businesses continue to hire, but what about recession fears? Senate Democrats secure a much-needed vote to pass a huge tax and spending bill. What’s the potential impact to investors if it’s passed? Facebook parent company Meta releases its first bond offering. Is it a good investment? Credit […]

A stronger-than-expected jobs report for July has been released. Businesses continue to hire, but what about recession fears? Senate Democrats secure a much-needed vote to pass a huge tax and spending bill. What’s the potential impact to investors if it’s passed? Facebook parent company Meta releases its first bond offering. Is it a good investment? Credit […]

The United States and Indonesia began annual joint combat exercises on Wednesday. This year’s “Super Garuda Shield” military exercise is the largest since the drills were established in 2009 and will last until Aug. 14.

Good news for homebuyers: Mortgage rates are dropping below 5 percent for the first time since April. Walmart is laying off corporate employees after slashing its profit outlook just last week. One state is investigating ESG ratings for the first time ever. Missouri’s attorney general believes financial services firm Morningstar may have violated state law. The […]

Good news for homebuyers: Mortgage rates are dropping below 5 percent for the first time since April. Walmart is laying off corporate employees after slashing its profit outlook just last week. One state is investigating ESG ratings for the first time ever. Missouri’s attorney general believes financial services firm Morningstar may have violated state law. The […]

Has House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip caused damage to U.S.-China relations? Will China put more economic pressure on Taiwan? We talk with an expert. Inside the Democrat tax and climate bill is a tax on imported oil. What will this do to gas prices, at a time when they’re already high? The Chinese Communist Party is […]

Has House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip caused damage to U.S.-China relations? Will China put more economic pressure on Taiwan? We talk with an expert. Inside the Democrat tax and climate bill is a tax on imported oil. What will this do to gas prices, at a time when they’re already high? The Chinese Communist Party is […]

The U.S. diplomat to Japan says that economic cooperation between the United States and Japan is going strong—with one of its top priorities set as countering China.

Are the Taiwanese people ready in the case of an invasion by Beijing? The island wants to make sure the answer to that is yes, as rising Chinese military pressure and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine bring new attention to a potential Chinese attack. Right now, Taiwan is preparing its air-raid shelters.

During a visit to Washington on July 29, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi sounded the alarm about China’s behavior in the Indo-Pacific. “The logic of brute force is gaining more traction over the rule of law, and the strategic balance in the region is increasingly challenging for Japan and the United States,” he said. Hayashi […]

For many, the Chinese Communist Party is an issue on the other side of the globe. But new reports say Beijing’s influence might hit closer to home than Americans realize.

President Joe Biden held a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday at a time when international tensions are high. So what did they talk about?

Oil companies are posting record revenues, boosted by surging prices for crude oil and natural gas. The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation figure hits a 40-year high. How does it compare to the more reported-on number? China could be giving up its 5.5 percent GDP target for this year. One analyst labels it a failure. A Chick-fil-A […]

Oil companies are posting record revenues, boosted by surging prices for crude oil and natural gas. The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation figure hits a 40-year high. How does it compare to the more reported-on number? China could be giving up its 5.5 percent GDP target for this year. One analyst labels it a failure. A Chick-fil-A […]

China’s growing space development is a threat to America, according to U.S. Space Force General John Raymond. Why is it a concern?

The U.S. economy shrinks again for the second quarter in a row. Experts say that even if we’re not in a recession, we’re close to one. In a surprise reversal, Sen. Joe Manchin backs a Democrat bill focusing on climate, taxes, and health. What’s in it? JetBlue wins the takeover battle for Spirit Airlines; now it […]

The U.S. economy shrinks again for the second quarter in a row. Experts say that even if we’re not in a recession, we’re close to one. In a surprise reversal, Sen. Joe Manchin backs a Democrat bill focusing on climate, taxes, and health. What’s in it? JetBlue wins the takeover battle for Spirit Airlines; now it […]

Air raid sirens rang out across Taipei city, as the Taiwanese military on Monday held its annual Han Kuang drills, including joint air and sea exercises and the mobilization of tanks and troops.

The Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike to try to tame inflation. China reportedly tried to recruit informants in the Federal Reserve. A congressional report says Beijing was trying to build a network of influence. An update on the Twitter-Elon Musk saga: Twitter has set the date for a shareholder vote. It’s one of the […]

The Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike to try to tame inflation. China reportedly tried to recruit informants in the Federal Reserve. A congressional report says Beijing was trying to build a network of influence. An update on the Twitter-Elon Musk saga: Twitter has set the date for a shareholder vote. It’s one of the […]

July 20 marked 23 years since the persecution of Falun Gong began in China. The Chinese Communist Party launched a nationwide oppression against the spiritual discipline in 1999. NTD sat down with a Falun Gong practitioner to hear about what he endured inside a Chinese labor camp and how he found the strength to keep […]

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, but he assures Americans he’s doing well and getting work done. The European Central Bank is raising interest rates for the first time in over a decade, reversing years of loose monetary policy. HSBC bank could be the first-ever foreign lender to directly employ members of the Chinese […]

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, but he assures Americans he’s doing well and getting work done. The European Central Bank is raising interest rates for the first time in over a decade, reversing years of loose monetary policy. HSBC bank could be the first-ever foreign lender to directly employ members of the Chinese […]

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is signaling that gas deliveries to Europe will start up again, but European countries still have concerns. U.S. home sales are at a two-year low, and prices are rising to record highs. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Netflix stock rallied despite the company losing nearly a million subscribers in the […]

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is signaling that gas deliveries to Europe will start up again, but European countries still have concerns. U.S. home sales are at a two-year low, and prices are rising to record highs. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Netflix stock rallied despite the company losing nearly a million subscribers in the […]

Taiwan held an emergency preparedness drill on Thursday, as the possibility of missile attacks from China rises.

Tens of thousands of Chinese homebuyers have stopped paying their mortgages. Why? How does it impact China’s property sector? More big banks are reporting earnings. What do they tell us about the economy and about the future? Travel chaos at airports is leading to another problem: a lot of lost bags. We have tips on how to […]

Tens of thousands of Chinese homebuyers have stopped paying their mortgages. Why? How does it impact China’s property sector? More big banks are reporting earnings. What do they tell us about the economy and about the future? Travel chaos at airports is leading to another problem: a lot of lost bags. We have tips on how to […]

America’s biggest bank underperforms while building up its reserves in case of bad loans. What does this tell us about the economy? A new bill aims to raise taxes on small American businesses. We talk to a small business owner about how it will affect her. Hyundai unveils a new all-electric vehicle with a new […]

America’s biggest bank underperforms while building up its reserves in case of bad loans. What does this tell us about the economy? A new bill aims to raise taxes on small American businesses. We talk to a small business owner about how it will affect her. Hyundai unveils a new all-electric vehicle with a new […]

Inflation is surging to the highest level in 40 years in June, to 9.1 percent. Is this the peak, or will it go higher? Over the last two years, the U.S. national debt has increased by 25 percent. Every man, woman, and child across America owes $91,000 on average. What can be done to reduce the […]

Inflation is surging to the highest level in 40 years in June, to 9.1 percent. Is this the peak, or will it go higher? Over the last two years, the U.S. national debt has increased by 25 percent. Every man, woman, and child across America owes $91,000 on average. What can be done to reduce the […]

Warning about the global energy crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says the worst is yet to come, especially for Europe. Optimism for the economy is at a record low among small businesses. What could this mean for the U.S. economy? Amazon’s biggest sale of the year starts on Prime Day. We speak to buyers and sellers to […]

Warning about the global energy crisis, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says the worst is yet to come, especially for Europe. Optimism for the economy is at a record low among small businesses. What could this mean for the U.S. economy? Amazon’s biggest sale of the year starts on Prime Day. We speak to buyers and sellers to […]

Twitter and Elon Musk appear set for an unprecedented legal battle. Twitter is on the verge of suing Musk to force him to buy the company. Legal experts give us their take. Protests break out in China because a number of banks are not letting people make withdrawals. Europe is on edge, as the biggest pipeline […]

Twitter and Elon Musk appear set for an unprecedented legal battle. Twitter is on the verge of suing Musk to force him to buy the company. Legal experts give us their take. Protests break out in China because a number of banks are not letting people make withdrawals. Europe is on edge, as the biggest pipeline […]

President Biden could soon decide whether to roll back tariffs on some Chinese goods. Officials are split on whether to do it or not. The Biden administration has an issue with a new law in Arizona. The law requires people to prove they are U-S citizens before they get registered to vote. A government watchdog finds that the Biden White House is the most expensive ever. And one White House staff member is the highest paid ever.

COVID-19 restrictions eased Monday in one of China’s biggest electronics hubs, Kunshan city. That’s after protests over the weekend—demanding the local government resume public transit operations. With buses and subways largely at a standstill—many residents couldn’t get to their jobs in the nearby city of Shanghai.

Hong Kong residents said their goodbyes to the iconic Jumbo Seafood Restaurant on Tuesday as it was towed away from its home of 46 years—many disappointed to see it go.

The Chinese Communist Party has always kept a tight grasp on what its citizens can view online. But now, Beijing’s long arm could be influencing opinion abroad as well—through Google, Youtube, and other sites you may use all the time.

Malaysia’s export ban on chickens is weighing heavily on Singapore. The country imports about a third of its chicken supply from Malaysia. Now chicken restaurants are trying to pivot to keep their businesses running.

Now we turn to a viewer’s request for a review of China’s influence in Sri Lanka. This can be seen as a textbook example of how the CCP influences many countries around the world. Sri Lanka is enduring its worst financial crisis since its independence and some are accusing big lender China of using a […]

China fell short on a bold plan Monday, to have ten Pacific nations endorse a sweeping new agreement. Covering everything from security to fisheries. What was at stake?

President Joe Biden had an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Monday where he told us his plan for fighting inflation. He also boasted of his accomplishments and criticized his opponents, particularly Sen. Rick Scott.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took office previous December 2022—ending the 16-year rule of former chancellor Angela Merkel. The new leadership under Scholz claims to emphasize a values-based foreign policy that focuses on democracy and human rights. This marks a shift in attitude from Merkel, who largely turned a blind eye to China’s human rights abuses—prioritizing policies […]

The Massachusetts subway’s new Orange Line cars, made by a Chinese state-owned train maker, have again been removed from service—this time because of a brake issue. The incident follows a series of other problems and accidents that have taken place in the past three years.

Diesel prices are the highest they’ve ever been in the history of America, by far. The current $5.57 average is 80 cents higher than the second-highest price, which happened during the 2008 financial crisis. Biden might release diesel fuel reserves to help.

President Biden arrived in South Korea Friday, marking the start of a five-day visit. The trip will also take him to Japan and represents his first journey to Asia as president. His first stop was a massive Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant, underscoring a message of economic security with an eye on China and the war […]

On Friday, thousands of Falun Gong practitioners commemorated the 30th anniversary of the founding of the spiritual practice with a parade in Manhattan.

Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, was first introduced in China on May 13, 1992. The spiritual practice involves meditative exercises and moral teachings based on the tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Due to its many health benefits, the practice exploded in popularity through word of mouth in a short period of time. […]

The election for Hong Kong’s next leader took place on Sunday—and the city’s former security chief, John Lee, won by a landslide—with more than 99 percent of the vote. But was he really that popular? And what can we expect from this Beijing-backed candidate?

A strong explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana Friday, tearing a gash several floors high into the side of the building. At least nine people were killed and 40 others injured. Those numbers could rise as the search continues for people trapped in the rubble.

With less than two weeks until the Pennsylvania primary elections, a Senate GOP debate took place Wednesday—with each of the five candidates vying to distinguish themselves as the best choice.

Over the weekend, the Ukrainian military revealed that the mysterious Ukrainian war hero, the “Ghost of Kyiv,” didn’t die in combat—and in fact never lived in the first place. NTD spoke with a historian on some of the impacts of this fictitious fighter pilot.

As inflation continues to soar—some voters are reconsidering which party they’ll support as the November midterm elections approach. We hear from Arizona’s Hispanic community.

In the latest attempt to pressure Russia—the Biden administration wants on Thursday called on Congress to allow the president to confiscate and sell property owned by sanctioned individuals. But there’s more to the issue than meets the eye.

Just days after Twitter accepted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the social media firm, a Texas rancher is offering the billionaire 100 acres of land for free to move Twitter to the Lone Star State. NTD spoke with the rancher Jim Schwertner.

As the scheduled termination of Title 42 approaches, the Biden administration is preparing for an expected surge of illegal immigrants.

The retrial of a man charged with killing 18 women in the Dallas area began on Monday. The jury in the original trial deadlocked last fall.

A former football coach was fired by the school district because he refused to stop praying on the field. On Monday, his case was brought before the Supreme Court. Broad implications on the separation of church and state rest on the outcome.

Thousands of visitors are flocking to one of Southern California’s most colorful and impressive annual sights: the huge blooms at the Carlsbad Flower Fields.

Some may say that better utensils make for better meals—but what if the utensils actually made your food taste better?

The birth of one of the world’s most endangered seals was caught on camera.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced new steps to welcome the cannabis industry to New York City—putting an emphasis on promoting equity.

An appeals court ruled last month that a university violated a professor’s freedom of speech when it punished him for refusing to refer to a male student as a female. Now, the professor is calling on other teachers to stand up for their right to free speech.

Across the country, at least 10 shootings took place this holiday weekend—leaving eight people dead and dozens injured.

A major Russian warship sank earlier Thursday, but the mystery is how? Moscow says there was a fire onboard the Moskva and ammunition blew up. But Ukraine says it struck the ship with missiles.

Health officials are concerned over two new sub-variants of the Omicron strain. But a new poll finds the vast majority of Americans believe COVID-19 is no longer a crisis.

The latest chapter in Hollywood star Johnny Depp’s legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard kicked off Monday, as a defamation trial began over allegations that Heard made about domestic abuse.

Record numbers of illegal immigrants are being apprehended at the southwest border. And according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a growing number of the smugglers are American teenagers.

Ukrainian forensic experts are working to identify the bodies that might otherwise remain anonymous amid the fog of war. The information they collect could feed into possible war crimes investigations.

New details on the devastating Sacramento shooting that left 6 dead and 12 wounded. City police now say the shooting was likely a result of “gang violence.”

In Odesa, Ukraine—a stealthier war is being fought by volunteers against Russia. Their weapons?—keyboards and coding.

Members of Congress are having their stock picks scrutinized for insider trading. The Committee on House Administration held a hearing called “Examining Stock Trading Reforms for Congress.”

The restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is projected to finish by April 2024—that’s after a devastating fire in 2019 ravaged the historic church. So does that mean the tourist attraction isn’t available in the meantime? Not necessarily—thanks to augmented reality.

As more documents and messages surface from Hunter Biden’s laptop this week, President Joe Biden has several times denied having any knowledge of his son’s overseas business dealings. However, newly released emails seem to say otherwise.

Former President Barack Obama made an appearance at the White House for the first time in more than five years. The visit was to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act.

A second suspect was arrested in connection to the mass shooting in California’s capital that killed six people. Police say he’s the brother of the first suspect.

The Grammy Awards was an event dedicated to the universal language of music, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise video appearance requesting support for Ukraine.

A White House official says that President Joe Biden believes his son didn’t break the law, after banking transactions between Hunter Biden and Chinese Communist Party-linked companies were confirmed last week. However, critics are asking whether the Biden family, including President Biden, is compromised by foreign interests because of these business ties.

Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz announced this week that the Biden administration has fired him from a presidential council. Oz called it a “political firing.”

Amid the war in Ukraine—the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has stripped Russia of hosting this year’s Champions League soccer final in Saint Petersburg—and banned Russian teams from European competitions. But Russian soccer authorities say the teams and their fans should not be punished over political affairs.

The Department of Justice on Wednesday unsealed charges against a Chinese citizen accused of spying on Americans as part of a repression campaign dubbed Operation Fox Hunt. He was allegedly acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party.

A major highway in Pennsylvania was shut down Monday after a crash resulted in a massive pileup involving at least 50 vehicles.

COVID-19 brought changes and challenges to many businesses. How did the pandemic impact the franchise industry?

A New York congressional candidate, a California-based artist, and the father of an Olympic figure skater are all alleged victims of an espionage scheme by the Chinese Communist Party. The Department of Justice has announced charges against five men.

With the Russia-Ukraine war well into the fourth week, there are still questions surrounding the existence of biological labs in Ukraine. Russia has accused Ukraine of operating U.S.-funded biowarfare labs—a claim that has been repeatedly rejected by the White House. But the American government has confirmed that there are labs in Ukraine dedicated to the […]

In Boston, seafood suppliers and buyers are gathering at the largest annual seafood trade event in North America where vendors get to showcase their newest and best products.