Daniel Chaitin

Washington, D.C.

Now: Reporter @DailyWireNews. Past: Editor @dcexaminer and FIND/Daybook. Casual runner/weight lifter. Star Wars, LOTR enthusiast. Will talk politics if provoked

Articles

Trump Hails ‘Total Reset’ In China Trade Negotiations

3 days ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

“Great progress” was made in trade negotiations with China, President Donald Trump said on Saturday evening, as he touted a “total reset” in the making. Trump made the announcement as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese officials in Switzerland over the weekend. “A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland. Many things discussed, much agreed to.
‘I Don’t Really Care,’ Biden: Vance Shuts Down Former President’s Ukraine Critique

6 days ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance brought back one of his signature lines when dismissing former President Joe Biden’s criticism of the Trump administration’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Crypto Bill Falters In Senate - For Now

6 days ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

— News —Two Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the GENIUS Act in a procedural vote. On Thursday, a group of mostly Senate Democrats derailed a cryptocurrency regulation bill backed by the Trump administration, at least for the time being. The GENIUS Act failed to advance in a 48-49 vote, with Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) joining Democrats in opposing the legislation. It needed 60 votes to bypass the procedural hurdle.
House Votes To Cement Trump’s ‘Gulf Of America’ Name Change

6 days ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

On Thursday, the GOP-led House moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a move that helps to solidify the change favored by President Donald Trump. The House voted 211-206 to pass the “Gulf of America Act” from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), with most Republicans backing the measure. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), who told Fox News the bill “seems sophomoric,” joined with all voting Democrats in opposing the legislation.
‘No Apologies’ From Bernie Sanders For $221K Spent On Private Jets During ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

— News —The senator's first inclination was to take a swipe at President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) defended the exorbitant use of private jets to fly around the country during his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
AI Industry’s Ties To China Likely To Come Under Congressional Scrutiny

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

— News —Executives from Microsoft, OpenAI, and AMD are set to testify in front of Ted Cruz, a fierce China criticArtificial intelligence industry leaders who have openly stated a willingness to work on the emerging technology with China will testify to Congress on Thursday, likely facing a panel of U.S. senators urging them to instead pivot away from the global adversary. At the Senate hearing put together by Sen.
BREAKTHROUGH: Trump Officials Set Date For Direct Trade Talks With China

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

A breakthrough in the tariff standoff between the United States and China emerged on Tuesday evening. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are poised to meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland over the weekend to discuss trade and economic matters, according to their respective agencies. China reportedly confirmed there will be talks. “I was going to be in Switzerland to negotiate with the Swiss.
Here’s Where Speaker Johnson Stands On Impeaching Judges

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

— News —"It's a very high burden," the Louisiana Republican said. On Tuesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declined to rule out impeaching federal judges in this session of Congress, although he emphasized the “very high burden” required for such a significant course of action.
Trump’s Pick For Top D.C. Prosecutor In Jeopardy

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

President Donald Trump’s top prosecutor in Washington, D.C., faces an uncertain future after one Republican in the Senate expressed opposition to his nomination for a full-time appointment. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told reporters on Tuesday that he met with interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin but is unwilling to vote for him because of his views concerning the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Trump Signs Order To Cut Funds For Gain-Of-Function Research

1 week ago | dailywire.com | Daniel Chaitin

President Donald Trump took action on Monday to stop federal money going toward gain-of-function research, a controversial practice linked to the COVID origins debate, in China and other countries. The move came in the form of an executive order, which Trump showed off in the Oval Office of the White House, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and others in attendance. “It’s a big deal,” Trump said.