Trump's NASA Pick: Moon Return Is Urgent | China in Focus

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Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, is warning senators that it’s time to take action to counter Beijing in space because the conseequences of falling behind are severe. He says, “If we fall behind… the consequences could shift the balance of power here on Earth.”

New evidence appears to show how a former New York aide manipulated Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda and schedule to aid Beijing. Prosecutors say she successfully blocked interactions with Taiwan and messaging on persecuted minorities in China. We have the latest on the foreign-agent charge against Linda Sun.

Skilled foreigners will soon have to go through stricter social media screening before they can get an H-1B visa—the latest in Trump’s efforts to reform immigration.

Amid tensions in the Pacific, retired U.S. Navy Captain James Fanell joins us to unpack China’s undersea capabilities. How does the CCP stack up against the United States? And what will it take for the United States to maintain its lead?

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