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Politics briefing: Trump gains ground with Asian voters
Also this week: WeChat ban looms; House condemns anti-Asian hate; Harvard vs. DOJ; groups seek census extension.
September 18, 2020
House condemns anti-Asian hate during pandemic
The legislative chamber voted 243–164 on the resolution intended to serve a message of strong federal support of Asian American communities.
September 17, 2020
Biden leads but party outreach remains abysmal, Asian American Voter Survey shows
The highly-anticipated survey also found that registered Asian American voters continue to trend progressive.
September 15, 2020
State Department urges U.S. colleges to sell Chinese stocks
The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on Chinese funding and influence in higher education.
August 19, 2020
Trump plans to ban TikTok from operating in the U.S.
The president says he could use an executive order or invoke emergency economic powers as early as Saturday.
July 31, 2020
Politics briefing: America’s worsening racial disparities
Also this week: Biden’s endorsement haul; Trump revives census fight; Muslim civil rights; Lieu’s letter; DACA update.
July 27, 2020
Politics briefing: AAPI activists eye coronavirus aid talks
Also this week: Caucuses back Biden; DCCC boosts Kulkarni; Gideon rises; CAPA21 drops $30k; Trump’s next move.
July 21, 2020
DCCC rolls out first-ever Hindi and Chinese language video ads in Texas
The ads in the TX-22 come as Democrats ramp up plans to aggressively court AAPI voters.
July 21, 2020
Trump administration backs down on visa rule for international students
U.S. announces reversal at hearing in Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit against ICE and DHS.
July 14, 2020
Politics briefing: GOP struggles to defend ‘kung flu’
Also this week: APIAVote town hall preview; Patel shocks in NY; ACA 5 advances; Trump’s judicial legacy.
June 26, 2020