By Roger A. Agana Published June 8, 2026 The U.S. House passed legislation on Monday to extend its independent religious freedom commission through 2028, with Nigeria’s persecution crisis at the centre of floor debate. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) authored HR 1744, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Reauthorization Act of 2026, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill sustains federal funding and authorisation for USCIRF, an independent, bipart... Read more

By Lu Ke Published June 8, 2026 As the world marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith used the occasion to draw connections between the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) response to dissent and concerns about alleged efforts to intimidate critics and activists beyond China’s borders. In an opinion piece published by Fox News on June 8, Smith, chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), argued that the legacy of Tiananmen remains r... Read more

By GOPI Published June 5, 2026 Washington, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chinese government's efforts to silence critics beyond its borders have come under fresh scrutiny in the US Congress, as lawmakers, state officials and democracy activists described what they called an expanding campaign of intimidation, surveillance and coercion targeting people living in America. At a hearing of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), held on the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crac... Read more

By Turkish Minute Published June 4, 2026 Turkey is moving toward full authoritarian rule as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan intensifies its crackdown on political opposition, independent media, civil society and perceived critics at home and abroad, US lawmakers and expert witnesses warned at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Speakers pointed to the March 2025 arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, pressure on the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), the misuse... Read more

By IANS Published June 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM Washington, June 3 (IANS) Bipartisan lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced legislation requiring the State Department to determine whether China has committed genocide or crimes against humanity against Tibetans, adding fresh congressional pressure on Beijing over its human rights record. Representatives Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, and Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, on Tuesday introduced the Tibet Atrocities D... Read more

By Tibetan Review Published June 3, 2026 A House companion resolution has been introduced in the US Congress on Jun 2, requiring the State Department to compile and submit a comprehensive report to Congress on whether the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed acts of genocide and/or crimes against humanity against Tibetans in Tibet. This HR 9085, titled as Tibet Atrocities Determination Act, is the House companion legislation to S. 4432, introduced earlier this year on Apr 29 by Senator... Read more

By The Staff Published June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith (R, NJ-04) is welcoming a series of new federal initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s response to Lyme disease, including expanded research funding, prevention efforts, and support for innovative diagnostic tools. On Friday, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase federal investment in combating Lyme disease and other ... Read more

By Bob Vosseller Published June 1, 2026 MANCHESTER – It was a day of celebration with county and municipal officials joining special guest 4th District Congressman Christopher Smith for the dedication of 10 new police vehicles. Police Chief Antonio Ellis welcomed the officials and guests who were present at the police headquarters on Colonial Drive. The vehicles were funded with no municipal tax burden through the Byrne Discretionary Grant Program. This program supports projects designated for f... Read more

By ESPN Published June 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year, $400 million endorsement contract with Chinese sports apparel company Li-Ning, industry sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, ending a drawn-out recruitment process following Curry's departure from Under Armour in November. Curry announced the end of his sneaker free agency Monday with a landmark deal at Li-Ning that expands his Curry Brand venture globally. The agreement will include basket... Read more

By Lisa Bourne Published May 29, 2026 Fifty Members of Congress submitted an amicus brief arguing that the Biden Administration illegally commandeered the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) to force all U.S. employers - even faith-based and religious organizations – to accommodate employee abortions. Led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN), Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), the lawmakers submitted the brief Tuesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap... Read more