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Iris Tao

Iris Tao is a Washington correspondent covering the White House for NTD. Prior to her work at the White House, she reported on U.S. politics and U.S.–China relations from NTD’s New York headquarters. She holds degrees in journalism and economics from Boston University.
Key Witness Lays out Saga of Deals Comprising Alleged Conspiracy in ‘Breathtaking’ Trump Trial Testimony
Apr 25, 2024

Key Witness Lays out Saga of Deals Comprising Alleged Conspiracy in ‘Breathtaking’ Trump Trial Testimony

Ex-publisher Pecker Testifies About Deals Made in Trump Trial
Apr 25, 2024

Ex-publisher Pecker Testifies About Deals Made in Trump Trial

House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls on Columbia University President to Resign
Apr 24, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls on Columbia University President to Resign

Biden Takes Aim at Trump on Abortion in Florida; Trump Calls Anti-Israel Protests ‘A Disgrace’
Apr 23, 2024

Biden Takes Aim at Trump on Abortion in Florida; Trump Calls Anti-Israel Protests ‘A Disgrace’

Biden Condemns ‘Anti-Semitic Protests’ and Those Who ‘Don’t Understand’ the Palestinian Situation
Apr 23, 2024

Biden Condemns ‘Anti-Semitic Protests’ and Those Who ‘Don’t Understand’ the Palestinian Situation

Biden Unveils $7 Billion in Spending on Solar Energy to Mark Earth Day
Apr 22, 2024

Biden Unveils $7 Billion in Spending on Solar Energy to Mark Earth Day

White House Quiet on Reported Israeli Strike on Iran
Apr 19, 2024

White House Quiet on Reported Israeli Strike on Iran

Biden Wins Endorsement of Kennedy Family Members
Apr 18, 2024

Biden Wins Endorsement of Kennedy Family Members

Biden Pushes Tax Hikes, Attacks Trump in Hometown of Scranton
Apr 16, 2024

Biden Pushes Tax Hikes, Attacks Trump in Hometown of Scranton

White House Shuts Down Idea Iran Warned US of Attack on Israel
Apr 15, 2024

White House Shuts Down Idea Iran Warned US of Attack on Israel

Johnson, Trump Announce Election Integrity Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Apr 12, 2024

Johnson, Trump Announce Election Integrity Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Biden Hosts First Summit With Leaders of Japan, Philippines as China Threat Looms
Apr 11, 2024

Biden Hosts First Summit With Leaders of Japan, Philippines as China Threat Looms

‘Condemnation Should Have Been Stark and Immediate’: Michigan Congressman on Gov. Whitmer’s Silence on Dearborn Death Chants
Apr 10, 2024

‘Condemnation Should Have Been Stark and Immediate’: Michigan Congressman on Gov. Whitmer’s Silence on Dearborn Death Chants

US-Japan Relationship ‘Vital’ to Region, Given Proximity of Adversaries: Rep. Smith
Apr 10, 2024

US-Japan Relationship ‘Vital’ to Region, Given Proximity of Adversaries: Rep. Smith

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 10)
Apr 10, 2024

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 10)

Mayorkas Impeachment Is About ‘Rule of Law,’ Rep. Josh Brecheen Says, as Senate Outcome Uncertain
Apr 10, 2024

Mayorkas Impeachment Is About ‘Rule of Law,’ Rep. Josh Brecheen Says, as Senate Outcome Uncertain

Former DEA Agent Says Mayorkas Should Be Held Accountable for Border Security, but He Has No Confidence in Impeachment Effort
Apr 10, 2024

Former DEA Agent Says Mayorkas Should Be Held Accountable for Border Security, but He Has No Confidence in Impeachment Effort

Mayorkas ‘Lied to Congress, US,’ Former DEA Director Says
Apr 9, 2024

Mayorkas ‘Lied to Congress, US,’ Former DEA Director Says

Economist: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness ‘Unconstitutional’
Apr 9, 2024

Economist: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness ‘Unconstitutional’

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 9)
Apr 9, 2024

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 9)

Yellen’s Visit to China Is Kowtowing to Xi; Majority of Jobs Went to Immigrants: Supply Chain Expert
Apr 8, 2024

Yellen’s Visit to China Is Kowtowing to Xi; Majority of Jobs Went to Immigrants: Supply Chain Expert

Kash Patel: Trump’s $50.5 Million Fundraiser Shows Americans Leaning Toward Trump
Apr 8, 2024

Kash Patel: Trump’s $50.5 Million Fundraiser Shows Americans Leaning Toward Trump

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 8)
Apr 8, 2024

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 8)

Biden Surveys Collapsed Baltimore Bridge, Urges Congress to Act
Apr 5, 2024

Biden Surveys Collapsed Baltimore Bridge, Urges Congress to Act

Biden Tells Netanyahu US Gaza Policy May Change If Israel Doesn’t Address Humanitarian Concerns
Apr 4, 2024

Biden Tells Netanyahu US Gaza Policy May Change If Israel Doesn’t Address Humanitarian Concerns

Trump Leads Biden in 6 Swing States: Poll
Apr 3, 2024

Trump Leads Biden in 6 Swing States: Poll

Biden and Xi Speak for First Time Since November
Apr 2, 2024

Biden and Xi Speak for First Time Since November

‘I Didn’t Do That’: Biden Responds to Criticism for Proclaiming Easter Sunday Transgender Visibility Day
Apr 1, 2024

‘I Didn’t Do That’: Biden Responds to Criticism for Proclaiming Easter Sunday Transgender Visibility Day

Biden, Trump in Fundraising Competition
Mar 29, 2024

Biden, Trump in Fundraising Competition

Trump Attends Wake of Slain NYPD Officer
Mar 28, 2024

Trump Attends Wake of Slain NYPD Officer

Biden Campaign Holds Wide Lead In Fundraising Race: Filings
Mar 21, 2024

Biden Campaign Holds Wide Lead In Fundraising Race: Filings

Biden Touts Chip Funding, Targets Trump in Arizona
Mar 20, 2024

Biden Touts Chip Funding, Targets Trump in Arizona

Biden, Netanyahu Speak for the First Time in More Than a Month as Tensions Rise
Mar 18, 2024

Biden, Netanyahu Speak for the First Time in More Than a Month as Tensions Rise

‘He Made a Good Speech’: Biden Defends Schumer’s Criticism of Israeli Government
Mar 15, 2024

‘He Made a Good Speech’: Biden Defends Schumer’s Criticism of Israeli Government

Biden Campaigns in Battleground State of Michigan
Mar 14, 2024

Biden Campaigns in Battleground State of Michigan

Lawmaker: Investigate US Customs Officer Who Targeted Shen Yun
Mar 13, 2024

Lawmaker: Investigate US Customs Officer Who Targeted Shen Yun

Biden and Trump Clinch Nominations, Kicking Off General Election
Mar 12, 2024

Biden and Trump Clinch Nominations, Kicking Off General Election

Key Takeaways of Biden’s State of the Union Address
Mar 8, 2024

Key Takeaways of Biden’s State of the Union Address

Trump Adviser Forecasts ‘Delegate Avalanche’ on Super Tuesday
Mar 4, 2024

Trump Adviser Forecasts ‘Delegate Avalanche’ on Super Tuesday

Supreme Court Rules Trump to Stay on Ballot in Unanimous Ruling
Mar 4, 2024

Supreme Court Rules Trump to Stay on Ballot in Unanimous Ruling

Biden Visits Southern Border, Urges Trump to Back Border Bill
Feb 29, 2024

Biden Visits Southern Border, Urges Trump to Back Border Bill

Biden to Make Rare Visit to Southern Border, Amid Escalating Immigration Crisis
Feb 29, 2024

Biden to Make Rare Visit to Southern Border, Amid Escalating Immigration Crisis

Brownsville, Texas, Locals React to Biden’s Upcoming Border Visit
Feb 28, 2024

Brownsville, Texas, Locals React to Biden’s Upcoming Border Visit

House GOP Subpoenas Justice Department for Biden Special Counsel Documents
Feb 27, 2024

House GOP Subpoenas Justice Department for Biden Special Counsel Documents

Trump, Biden to Make Dueling Border Trips on Thursday
Feb 26, 2024

Trump, Biden to Make Dueling Border Trips on Thursday

Candidates Make Final Pitches on Eve of South Carolina Primary
Feb 23, 2024

Candidates Make Final Pitches on Eve of South Carolina Primary

Biden Mulling Executive Action on Border: Report
Feb 22, 2024

Biden Mulling Executive Action on Border: Report

Biden Admin to Wipe Out $1.2 Billion Federal Student Loan Debt for 153,000 Borrowers
Feb 21, 2024

Biden Admin to Wipe Out $1.2 Billion Federal Student Loan Debt for 153,000 Borrowers

Biden Revs Up Fundraising Against Trump in California, Faces Questions About Age and Ability to Run
Feb 20, 2024

Biden Revs Up Fundraising Against Trump in California, Faces Questions About Age and Ability to Run

Cost of Living, Economy, Crime: Rep. McClain on Voter Priorities in 2024 Election Year
Feb 20, 2024

Cost of Living, Economy, Crime: Rep. McClain on Voter Priorities in 2024 Election Year

Biden Campaign Targets Trump Using New Survey
Feb 20, 2024

Biden Campaign Targets Trump Using New Survey

White House Confirms Russia Developing New Anti-Satellite Capability
Feb 15, 2024

White House Confirms Russia Developing New Anti-Satellite Capability

Trump Takes Aim at Biden’s Memory, Defends His Own Mental Acuity
Feb 15, 2024

Trump Takes Aim at Biden’s Memory, Defends His Own Mental Acuity

Trump Rallies in South Carolina With Strong Lead in Polls
Feb 14, 2024

Trump Rallies in South Carolina With Strong Lead in Polls

House GOP Seeks Biden Interview Transcript
Feb 13, 2024

House GOP Seeks Biden Interview Transcript

86 Percent of Voters Feel Biden Is Too Old: Poll
Feb 12, 2024

86 Percent of Voters Feel Biden Is Too Old: Poll

White House Fights Back Amid Biden Memory Concerns
Feb 9, 2024

White House Fights Back Amid Biden Memory Concerns

Trump Responds to Supreme Court Ballot Eligibility Hearing
Feb 8, 2024

Trump Responds to Supreme Court Ballot Eligibility Hearing

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran-Linked Targets in Iraq, Syria
Feb 2, 2024

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran-Linked Targets in Iraq, Syria

White House Names Group Responsible for Killing US Troops in Jordan, Vows to Act
Jan 31, 2024

White House Names Group Responsible for Killing US Troops in Jordan, Vows to Act

Speaker Johnson Calls Out CCP’s Forced Organ Harvesting From Falun Gong Practitioners, Tibetans
Jan 31, 2024

Speaker Johnson Calls Out CCP’s Forced Organ Harvesting From Falun Gong Practitioners, Tibetans

International Religious Freedom Summit Puts CCP Abuse in Spotlight
Jan 30, 2024

International Religious Freedom Summit Puts CCP Abuse in Spotlight

Pentagon Identifies 3 US Soldiers Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan
Jan 29, 2024

Pentagon Identifies 3 US Soldiers Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan

Biden Admin Halts New US Liquified Natural Gas Exports, Citing Environmental Agenda
Jan 26, 2024

Biden Admin Halts New US Liquified Natural Gas Exports, Citing Environmental Agenda

Trump Defeats Haley in New Hampshire Primary
Jan 23, 2024

Trump Defeats Haley in New Hampshire Primary

Trump Tells NTD He’s ‘Going to Win by Big Margins’ in New Hampshire
Jan 23, 2024

Trump Tells NTD He’s ‘Going to Win by Big Margins’ in New Hampshire

‘He Was Very Gracious’: Trump to ‘Work With’ DeSantis to Defeat Biden in 2024
Jan 22, 2024

‘He Was Very Gracious’: Trump to ‘Work With’ DeSantis to Defeat Biden in 2024

Sen. Tim Scott to Endorse Donald Trump at New Hampshire Rally Tonight
Jan 19, 2024

Sen. Tim Scott to Endorse Donald Trump at New Hampshire Rally Tonight

DOJ Says Law Enforcement Response to Uvalde School Shooting Was ‘A Failure’
Jan 18, 2024

DOJ Says Law Enforcement Response to Uvalde School Shooting Was ‘A Failure’

New Hampshire Race Expected to Be Tighter Than Iowa’s
Jan 17, 2024

New Hampshire Race Expected to Be Tighter Than Iowa’s

Trump Campaigns in New Hampshire After Historic Iowa Win
Jan 17, 2024

Trump Campaigns in New Hampshire After Historic Iowa Win

Trump Wins Iowa Caucus; Ramaswamy Drops Out
Jan 15, 2024

Trump Wins Iowa Caucus; Ramaswamy Drops Out

Hailey’s Ascending Campaign Poised for Iowa Caucus Success, Predicts Roger Simon
Jan 15, 2024

Hailey’s Ascending Campaign Poised for Iowa Caucus Success, Predicts Roger Simon

Life-Threatening Iowa Blizzard Causes Trump, Other Candidates to Revise Schedules
Jan 12, 2024

Life-Threatening Iowa Blizzard Causes Trump, Other Candidates to Revise Schedules

Trump Beats Desantis, Haley in TV Ratings
Jan 11, 2024

Trump Beats Desantis, Haley in TV Ratings

Trump’s Town Hall Message to Iowa: ‘Our Ultimate Retribution Is Success’
Jan 11, 2024

Trump’s Town Hall Message to Iowa: ‘Our Ultimate Retribution Is Success’

Chris Christie Drops Out of Presidential Race
Jan 10, 2024

Chris Christie Drops Out of Presidential Race

DeSantis, Haley to Debate; Trump to Participate in Town Hall Tonight
Jan 10, 2024

DeSantis, Haley to Debate; Trump to Participate in Town Hall Tonight

Chip Roy Weighs in on 2024 Race, Southern Border, and Trump’s Legal Battles
Jan 9, 2024

Chip Roy Weighs in on 2024 Race, Southern Border, and Trump’s Legal Battles

Trump Files Motion to Dismiss Georgia Election Case, Argues He Has Immunity
Jan 8, 2024

Trump Files Motion to Dismiss Georgia Election Case, Argues He Has Immunity

Trump, GOP Candidates Stump in Iowa Before Caucus
Jan 5, 2024

Trump, GOP Candidates Stump in Iowa Before Caucus

Biden Wields Jan. 6 Against Trump in New Campaign Ad
Jan 4, 2024

Biden Wields Jan. 6 Against Trump in New Campaign Ad

Biden, Trump to Speak on Jan. 6 Anniversary
Jan 4, 2024

Biden, Trump to Speak on Jan. 6 Anniversary

US Sinks 3 Ships, Kills 10 Houthi Attackers of Cargo Ship in Red Sea
Dec 31, 2023

US Sinks 3 Ships, Kills 10 Houthi Attackers of Cargo Ship in Red Sea

Israel’s Warfront: US Interests, Iran’s Goals, and Survivor Stories
Dec 31, 2023

Israel’s Warfront: US Interests, Iran’s Goals, and Survivor Stories

Maine Secretary of State Unilaterally Removed Trump From Ballot Without a Criminal Conviction: Attorney
Dec 29, 2023

Maine Secretary of State Unilaterally Removed Trump From Ballot Without a Criminal Conviction: Attorney

UN Is an Anti-Semitic Organization, and the US Should Cut Off Funding: Newsweek Editor
Dec 28, 2023

UN Is an Anti-Semitic Organization, and the US Should Cut Off Funding: Newsweek Editor

People Supporting Hamas Are Supporting a Nazi/ISIS Organization: Former Democratic Lawmaker
Dec 27, 2023

People Supporting Hamas Are Supporting a Nazi/ISIS Organization: Former Democratic Lawmaker

There’s Evidence US Health Authorities Covered Up Origins of COVID, Suppressed Lab Leak Theory: Analyst
Dec 27, 2023

There’s Evidence US Health Authorities Covered Up Origins of COVID, Suppressed Lab Leak Theory: Analyst

Rabbi Addresses Impact on Religious Freedom After Hezbollah Fired Missiles at Church in Israel
Dec 27, 2023

Rabbi Addresses Impact on Religious Freedom After Hezbollah Fired Missiles at Church in Israel

Biden Admin’s Retaliation Against Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups in Iraq Is Too Little Too Late: Retired Navy Seal Officer
Dec 26, 2023

Biden Admin’s Retaliation Against Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups in Iraq Is Too Little Too Late: Retired Navy Seal Officer

Most Defining Moments of 2023 GOP Presidential Campaigns Were Trump’s 4 Indictments: Roger Simon
Dec 25, 2023

Most Defining Moments of 2023 GOP Presidential Campaigns Were Trump’s 4 Indictments: Roger Simon

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Dec. 25)
Dec 25, 2023

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Dec. 25)

Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Special Counsel Petition, Handing Trump a Win
Dec 22, 2023

Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Special Counsel Petition, Handing Trump a Win

Trump Calls Biden an ‘Insurrectionist’ in Table-Turning Remarks After Colorado Ballot Ban
Dec 21, 2023

Trump Calls Biden an ‘Insurrectionist’ in Table-Turning Remarks After Colorado Ballot Ban

Trump Ballot Disqualification: What’s Next
Dec 20, 2023

Trump Ballot Disqualification: What’s Next

We Can’t Set Precedent That Motivates Terrorists to Take More Hostages: Kash Patel Analyzes US Relaunching Hamas Hostage Deal
Dec 19, 2023

We Can’t Set Precedent That Motivates Terrorists to Take More Hostages: Kash Patel Analyzes US Relaunching Hamas Hostage Deal

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (Dec. 19)
Dec 19, 2023

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (Dec. 19)

White House Touts Economy as Biden Rating Hits New Low
Dec 18, 2023

White House Touts Economy as Biden Rating Hits New Low

Negotiations Continue Over Ukraine and Border Deal
Dec 15, 2023

Negotiations Continue Over Ukraine and Border Deal