Mar 12 Trump signs bill to help telecoms replace Huawei equipment By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The U.S. government considers the Chinese companies a security risk and has pushed its allies not to use Huawei equipment in next-generation cellular networks, known as 5G. Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch 10:08 What UK defense secretary thinks about Syria crisis, Huawei and U.S.-Taliban deal Fighting between Turkey and Syria in Idlib has driven hundreds of thousands of refugees toward Syria’s border with Turkey. What obligation does NATO have to help member nation Turkey handle the ensuing humanitarian crisis? Nick Schifrin talks to Ben Wallace,… Continue watching
Feb 19 U.S. judge dismisses Huawei suit over government contracts ban By Mae Anderson, Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Chinese tech giant Huawei's lawsuit challenging a U.S. law that bars the government and its contractors from using Huawei equipment because of security concerns. Continue reading
Feb 17 WATCH: Pelosi warns NATO allies against integration into Huawei’s 5G networks Speaking Monday at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Pelosi alleged that the invasion of privacy from using Huawei would be like having the "Chinese state police right in your pocket."… Continue reading
Feb 14 Nancy Pelosi urges countries to steer clear of Huawei for 5G By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Pelosi's remarks underlined bipartisan suspicion of Huawei in the United States. Continue reading
Feb 13 U.S. brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The company is also accused of installing surveillance equipment that enabled Iran to spy on protesters during 2009 anti-government demonstrations in Iran, and of doing business in North Korea despite U.S. sanctions there. Continue reading
Feb 07 Barr’s call for U.S. control of 5G providers quickly rebuked By Tali Arbel, Associated Press On Thursday, Attorney General William Barr said the U.S. government should consider taking a "controlling stake" in the European 5G suppliers Nokia and Ericsson. Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Trump signs USMCA in ceremony that excludes top Democrats In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump has signed the USMCA, the new North American trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico. At a White House ceremony that excluded top Democrats, Trump declared the deal will bolster growth and… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 4:20 News Wrap: U.S. steps up screenings for novel coronavirus In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of a deadly virus outbreak that started in China. Twenty airports and other sites will now monitor for sick travelers; Sec. of Health and… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:43 Why the U.S. objects to Huawei’s involvement in building 5G networks The United Kingdom says it will allow Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei to build part of its new 5G cellular network. The U.S. government had warned against the move, arguing Huawei poses a national security threat, but British officials said the… Continue watching