The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, reports illegal immigration into Europe via the so-called West African route has surged by 541 percent over the last two months. This surge represents the highest count for the period since Frontex began collecting data in 2011.
Human trafficking outfits in Mauritania — infamous for not having criminalized slavery until 2007 and for allowing it to persist at scale outside the law — have been reportedly pushing sub-Saharan migrants through the country to the Canary Islands.
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The Canaries, off the coast of West Africa, belong to Spain and therefore qualify as European Union (EU) soil. Migrants are reaching the islands in makeshift boats, known locally as “cayuco” boats, with many drowning due to their unseaworthiness.
The Eastern Mediterranean illegal immigration route from Turkey to Greece, meanwhile, saw a 117 percent increase in arrivals, while the Western Mediterranean route from North Africa to mainland Spain saw a 48 percent increase.
The Central Mediterranean route from North Africa to Italy has bucked the trend with a 70 percent drop, although this follows earlier record increases under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
However, Frontex does not appear particularly interested in helping EU governments protect their borders, with agency head Hans Leijtens urging governments to abandon the “narrative” of “stopping people” in January.
“Nothing can stop people from crossing a border, no wall, no fence, no sea, no river,” he claimed.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Data from the British Transport Police (BTP) revealed that foreign nationals accounted for 79 percent of all arrests for theft on British trains in 2025, and 40 percent of all railway arrests overall.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: British Transport Police, the Centre for Migration Control (CMC) think tank, and foreign nationals involved in various offenses.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Data pertains to arrests across England, Wales, and Scotland in 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “They have made our trains unsafe. It is the responsibility of any sane government to end immigration and begin a programme of mass deportations to protect the British people,” said Robert Bates, research director at CMC.
🎯IMPACT: The data has prompted calls for stricter immigration policies, with recommendations for immediate deportations of foreign nationals convicted of crimes.
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Foreign nationals accounted for a large share of arrests on Britain’s rail network in 2025, according to figures released by the British Transport Police (BTP) following a Freedom of Information request from the Centre for Migration Control (CMC). The data shows that foreign nationals were responsible for 79 percent of all theft arrests on British trains and 40 percent of arrests overall across the railway system.
The CMC said the figures also point to disproportionate involvement by foreign nationals in other serious crimes on the rail network. According to the group’s analysis, foreign nationals made up 40 percent of arrests for drug-related offenses, 37 percent of arrests for sexual offenses, and 36 percent of arrests for violent crime. Overall, they accounted for 37.7 percent of all railway arrests. “We have imported a huge problem,” the CMC said in a post on X.
CMC research director Robert Bates blamed government immigration policy for the trend. “They have made our trains unsafe. It is the responsibility of any sane government to end immigration and begin a programme of mass deportations to protect the British people,” he said. The CMC has also called for the introduction of a visa “red list” barring entry from certain countries whose nations have high rates of criminality, similar to policies implemented by President Donald J. Trump, and for legal changes to ensure foreign nationals convicted of crimes are deported immediately.
The railway data aligns with broader crime statistics that have fueled debate over immigration and public safety. Recent analyses of conviction records indicate that migrants were significantly overrepresented in sexual offense convictions compared with Britons, with foreign nationals estimated to be around 70 percent more likely to be convicted of sex crimes during the early 2020s.
Concerns have also been raised about enforcement, with reports suggesting that staffing shortages and administrative pressures have led to some foreign criminals being wrongly released rather than removed from the country.
Similar patterns have been reported elsewhere in Western Europe. In France, foreigners were responsible for 64 percent of violent crimes on Paris public transport in 2024, with North Africans disproportionately represented. In Germany, foreigners accounted for 59 percent of sexual crimes committed on trains and at train stations in 2024.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Trump announced tariffs on countries obstructing the U.S. purchase of Greenland.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald J. Trump and countries including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Tariffs to begin on February 1st, 2026, with an increase on June 1st, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs.” – Donald J. Trump
🎯IMPACT: Tariffs aimed at compelling a deal for the U.S. purchase of Greenland, citing national security concerns.
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President Donald J. Trump has announced new tariffs on several European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. These tariffs are in response to these nations’ obstruction of the United States’ efforts to purchase Greenland.
The tariffs will start at 10% on February 1st, 2026, and will increase to 25% on June 1st, 2026. Trump argues that these tariffs are necessary to protect global peace and security, as the strategic importance of Greenland is paramount.
“We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration,” Trump stated, emphasizing the need for Denmark to “give back” as world peace is at stake.
The former president also highlighted concerns over other nations, such as China and Russia, expressing interest in Greenland, asserting that only the United States can effectively safeguard this “sacred piece of Land.”
Trump’s statement also mentioned the significant investment in security programs related to “The Golden Dome,” and how acquiring Greenland is crucial for maximizing the potential of these systems. The U.S. remains open to negotiation with Denmark and the other involved nations.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Abortion numbers reached a record high in 2023, with an estimated 299,614 abortions taking place across Britain.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Health and Social Care, Right To Life UK, and British abortionists.
📍WHEN & WHERE: 2023, United Kingdom.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It is a national tragedy and a national scandal that so many lives were lost to abortion in England and Wales in 2023.” – Catherine Robinson
🎯IMPACT: The figures have prompted calls for a national conversation about abortion laws, and renewed pressure for the British government to release the figures for more recent years, which they have been delaying.
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Britain recorded its highest number of abortions in 2023, with an estimated 299,614 procedures carried out across the country, according to official figures. Data released by the Department of Health and Social Care show that 278,740 abortions took place in England and Wales, an increase of 10.56 percent compared with the previous year. Scotland reported 18,242 abortions, while Northern Ireland recorded an estimated 2,632, bringing the total to a new national high.
The increase came during the third consecutive year in which at-home abortion services have been widely available in England and Wales. These services, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, allow women to receive abortion pills following a remote consultation, rather than attending a clinic in person. Supporters argue the model improves access to care, while critics say it reduces medical oversight and safeguards, and allows people to acquire abortifacients without the consent of the expectant mother.
Right To Life UK has responded to the figures by calling for a nationwide discussion on abortion law and policy. The group has emphasized the need for stronger protections for unborn children alongside expanded practical and financial support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Polling cited by the organization suggests that a majority of women support changes to current abortion regulations, including the reinstatement of mandatory in-person consultations.
Catherine Robinson, a spokeswoman for Right To Life UK, said, “It is a national tragedy and a national scandal that so many lives were lost to abortion in England and Wales in 2023.” Pro-life organizations stress that figures for more recent years are unavailable because the British government is delaying their release, suspecting they show abortions have increased even more since 2023.
The British debate is unfolding amid wider international controversy over abortion. In Canada, undercover footage released has reignited criticism from pro-life groups by showing how easily late-term abortions can be accessed. The United States appears to be the only Anglo-Sphere country countering the growing abortion trend. President Donald J. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, introduced last year, has led to the closure of several abortion-providing clinics by restricting public funding.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to a majortrade deal, which could flood the Canadian market with Chinese electric vehicles, while reducing tariffs on Canadian goods exported to China.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Xi Jinping, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Canadian farmers.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The preliminary deal was announced on January 16, following talks between Carney and Xi in Beijing.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Make no mistake: China now has a foothold in the Canadian market and will use it to their full advantage at the expense of Canadian workers.” – Doug Ford.
🎯IMPACT: The agreement is a major reset of Canadian-Chinese relations and could further complicate a potential Canadian trade deal with the United States.
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Canada is moving to deepen economic ties with Communist China after fumbling trade negotiations with the United States late last year, marking a notable shift in Ottawa’s foreign and trade policy. During a visit to Beijing this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a preliminary trade agreement with China that lowers barriers on both sides.
Under the deal, Canada will allow China to flood the Canadian market with up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles each year at a tariff of 6.1 per cent, a huge reduction from the 100 per cent duty previously imposed. In exchange, China will reduce tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports, including canola seed oil, which will fall to about 15 per cent by March, down from levels exceeding 80 per cent. Duties on canola meal, lobster, crab, and peas will also be lifted for the remainder of the year.
Carney claimed the agreement is a pragmatic step to support Canadian farmers and consumers while diversifying the country’s trade relationships. He said the deal would help restore access to a key export market for agriculture and could make lower-cost electric vehicles more available to Canadians.
However, the agreement comes as Canada’s economic relationship with the United States has grown increasingly unstable. Last year, Carney and Trump held talks at the White House that appeared to bring the two countries closer to a new trade deal, with both sides publicly expressing optimism. However, those discussions later broke down. In October, Trump abruptly halted trade negotiations with Canada, citing anger over a provincial anti-tariff advertising campaign in Ontario produced and paid for by Premier Doug Ford that targeted U.S. trade measures using edited, misleading footage of former President Ronald Reagan. Trump accused Canada of acting in bad faith.
Ford also commented on the new China deal, saying, “Make no mistake: China now has a foothold in the Canadian market and will use it to their full advantage at the expense of Canadian workers.” Some industry leaders and provincial officials have also raised concerns that opening the door to Chinese electric vehicles could further complicate relations with Washington.
The collapse of negotiations with Washington has heightened concerns in Ottawa about Canada’s heavy reliance on the U.S. market, which absorbs roughly three-quarters of Canadian exports. Against that backdrop, the agreement with China represents the most significant reset in relations between Ottawa and Beijing in years. Trade ties had deteriorated following earlier disputes and retaliatory tariffs, particularly in agriculture. Canadian canola exports to China were among the hardest hit, costing farmers billions of dollars in lost sales.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D) was fined $250 for failing to disclose over $10,000 in contributions from her parents during her campaign.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, her parents, and the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The fine was issued following her November election victory in Seattle.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Seattle is one of the most expensive cities in the country… I think that a lot of people of my generation… found it very relatable that during this stressful campaign my parents chipped in to help pay for the cost of their granddaughter’s daycare.” – Katie Wilson
🎯IMPACT: The case highlighted potential loopholes in campaign finance laws and resulted in a small fine.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D) was fined $250 by the City of Seattle’s Ethics and Elections Commission after failing to disclose more than $10,000 in financial support from her parents during her mayoral campaign. The commission ruled that the money constituted campaign contributions, even though Wilson said the funds were used to pay for daycare expenses, and required corrective action to bring the campaign into compliance with city election laws.
According to the commission, the penalty was kept low because the issue had not previously arisen in a Seattle municipal campaign. Commission representative Jessica Pisane said, “It’s the first time it has arisen in a City election campaign.”
Following her victory in November, Wilson defended the assistance she received from her parents, saying, “Seattle is one of the most expensive cities in the country, our childcare is off-the-charts expensive and, honestly, I think that a lot of people of my generation, and younger and older, found it very relatable that during this stressful campaign my parents chipped in to help pay for the cost of their granddaughter’s daycare.”
Before entering city politics, Wilson founded the Transit Riders Union. Financial disclosures filed during her campaign showed that she earned between $60,000 and $99,000 annually prior to running for mayor. She also reported additional income from writing as a columnist for left-leaning publications.
Since taking office, Wilson has drawn criticism over several progressive policy positions. She has faced backlash related to public safety after reports that Seattle police officers were being directed to divert many drug abusers away from arrest and toward social service programs, a move critics argue amounts to de facto non-enforcement of drug laws. Wilson’s administration has denied that officers have been told not to make arrests, but the issue has fueled tension with police unions and public safety advocates.
Wilson has also come under national scrutiny following comments about independent journalists reporting on childcare providers in Seattle. After she characterized certain citizen journalists as engaging in harassment, a senior U.S. Justice Department official publicly warned that citizen journalism and asking questions are protected speech under the Constitution.
During her campaign, Wilson supported proposals such as defunding the police and exploring government-run grocery stores, drawing comparisons to other socialist politicians like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Republican Representative Bryan Steil’s “Stop Insider Trading Act” passed the House Administration Committee without any Democrat support and moves to the House floor.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Democrat committee members, and other lawmakers.
📍WHEN & WHERE: House Administration Committee markup session on January 14, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The focus of the bill is to prohibit insider trading, not to make elected officials poor.” – Rep. Bryan Steil
🎯IMPACT: The bill aims to restrict insider trading among members of Congress while allowing certain investments.
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Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI) advanced his “Stop Insider Trading Act” out of the House Administration Committee without support from a single Democrat, clearing the way for consideration by the full House. The proposal would prohibit members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks and require lawmakers to give seven to 14 days’ notice before selling securities. Investments in index and mutual funds would still be allowed, as would the reinvestment of dividends from previously owned assets.
Democrats claim the bill fails to fully address conflicts of interest arising from lawmakers trading stocks. During a two-hour markup session, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) proposed requiring “Congress and the President and the Vice President” to fully divest from individual securities. Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX) introduced an amendment mandating complete divestment without exemptions for capital gains taxes.
Steil rejected those proposals, cautioning that mandatory divestment could discourage qualified candidates from seeking office. “Under the amendment offered by our colleague from Texas, that [capital gains tax] would obviously continue to apply, and for some people, that may be a very significant financial impact,” he said. He warned that the added financial burden could cause “some individuals… to not come to Congress—and not because they did anything wrong, but because they had a successful private sector career.”
Democrats attempted one final change when Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) introduced an amendment to prohibit the reinvestment of dividends. Republicans voted it down, with Steil arguing that dividend income does not present insider trading risks. “Those dividends are structured within the company with advanced notice, outside of the control of any given member. It does not carry the risk of insider trading,” he said. He added, “The focus of the bill is to prohibit insider trading, not to make elected officials poor.”
Despite the disagreement over Steil’s bill, concerns about insider trading in Congress have been acknowledged across party lines. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has previously warned that such practices undermine public trust, stating that insider trading occurs among Democrats as well as Republicans and contributes to widespread cynicism about Washington.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: An illegal immigrant allegedly rammed his car into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles, injuring multiple agents during a traffic stop in Dallas, Texas, with federal officials offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, a 28-year-old Honduran national, ICE agents, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and federal authorities.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on December 1, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, with the indictment filed on January 14, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The ramming was so violent that it deployed all the airbags in the vehicle,” said Jay Combs, interim U.S. attorney for the district.
🎯IMPACT: Multiple ICE agents were injured, and the FBI is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to Lopez-Sanchez’s arrest.
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Federal authorities are searching for Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal migrant from Honduras, after he allegedly rammed his vehicle into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles during a traffic stop in Dallas on December 1, 2025. The attack injured multiple agents, according to federal prosecutors. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of Lopez-Sanchez, who remains at large.
Lopez-Sanchez reportedly attempted to flee when his Chevy Silverado was surrounded by three ICE vehicles. He reversed into a law enforcement Jeep, injuring an ICE agent who had one leg outside the vehicle. Prosecutors allege he then drove around the other law enforcement vehicles to escape.
According to the federal indictment, Lopez-Sanchez later rammed into a Chrysler van operated by ICE agents, injuring two more agents inside. Photos in the indictment reveal severe damage to the van, including a smashed front and smoke coming from the engine block. “The ramming was so violent that it deployed all the airbags in the vehicle,” said Jay Combs, interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.
The chase continued for 10 minutes before the truck stopped on a median, and all five occupants fled on foot. While three were detained with the help of civilians, Lopez-Sanchez remains at large. He faces three counts of assaulting ICE agents and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump addressed the potential use of the Insurrection Act amid ongoing clashes in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving federal immigration authorities.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, federal immigration authorities, local officials in Minnesota, and Republican senators.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, during Trump’s departure from the White House, with events escalating in Minneapolis.
💬KEY QUOTE: “If, and when, I am forced to act, it will be solved, QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY!” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The Insurrection Act remains a contentious option, with Republican leaders expressing reservations and urging reliance on local law enforcement.
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President Donald J. Trump stated on Friday that there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act, despite ongoing unrest in Minneapolis where federal immigration authorities have faced violent confrontations. The 1807 law, which Trump had previously threatened to use, allows the president to deploy the military to enforce federal laws and suppress rebellions.
“I believe it was Bush, the elder Bush, he used it, I think 28 times,” Trump told reporters while departing the White House. He added, “It’s been used a lot. And if I needed it, I’d use it. I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it. It’s very powerful.”
The law was last invoked during the 1992 Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of police officers in the Rodney King case. However, some Republican leaders have expressed hesitation about its use. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) remarked, “Hopefully the local officials working with not only the federal law enforcement, ICE and other agencies, but also the local law enforcement officials will be able to settle things down.”
Trump, in a Truth Social post, referred to those confronting federal officers as “Troublemakers, Agitators, and Insurrectionists,” and accused local leaders of losing control, adding: “The Governor and Mayor don’t know what to do, they have totally lost control,” he wrote. “If, and when, I am forced to act, it will be solved, QUICKLY and EFFECTIVELY!”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that efforts to combat cartels and migration are yielding “compelling results” amid U.S. pressure for tougher action and threats of military intervention on Mexican soil.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made during Sheinbaum’s press briefing on Friday, following a joint U.S.-Mexico call on Thursday and a phone conversation between Sheinbaum and Trump on Monday.
💬KEY QUOTE: “There are very compelling results from the joint cooperation and the work that Mexico has been doing.” – Claudia Sheinbaum.
🎯IMPACT: The U.S. is working to address cartels and illegal immigration, but tensions with the Mexican government remain over sovereignty.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed her administration has made progress in combating organized crime and reducing northward illegal immigration during a press briefing on January 16, emphasizing cooperation with the United States. Her remarks come after President J. Donald Trump recently suggested taking direct action against Mexican cartels on Mexican soil, saying, “We’ve knocked out 97 percent of the drugs coming in by water. And we are going to start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels.”
Sheinbaum pointed to a reduction in homicides, decreased fentanyl seizures at the U.S. border, and a major methamphetamine seizure earlier in the week as evidence of progress. “There are very compelling results from the joint cooperation and the work that Mexico has been doing,” she said.
A joint statement issued Thursday night by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente emphasized the need for further efforts to address shared security threats. The statement followed a phone call between Sheinbaum and Trump, which the Mexican president described as “very good.” She said Mexico’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity were respected” and added, “We told him, so far it’s going very well, it’s not necessary, and furthermore, there is Mexico’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and he understood.”
Sheinbaum also called on the United States to address its domestic drug consumption crisis and curb the flow of firearms into Mexico from the U.S. “The other side also has to do its part. This consumption crisis they have over there also has to be addressed from a public health perspective, through education campaigns,” she said.
Mexico has one of the strictest gun control regimes in the world, but officials say most weapons seized at crime scenes come from the United States, often through illegal purchases and smuggling. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Mexico’s lawsuit seeking damages from U.S. gun companies, ruling that it did not meet the legal standards required under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Tensions have also arisen over the U.S. designation of certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, which Mexico protested, warning that any action violating its territorial sovereignty would be unacceptable.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign received $9,999 from a California-based office of the DeHeng Law Offices, a firm with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Eric Swalwell, DeHeng Law Offices, and Keliang “Clay” Zhu, a partner at the firm’s Silicon Valley office.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The donation was revealed in election filing earlier this week.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Congressman Swalwell must finally stop playing footsie with America’s foremost adversary: Communist China.” – Michael Lucci, founder of the anti-CCP nonprofit group, State Armor Action
🎯IMPACT: The donation raises questions about foreign influence in U.S. politics and has prompted calls for campaign finance reform.
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Representative Eric Swalwell‘s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign recently received a $9,999 donation from the Pleasanton, California-based office of DeHeng Law Offices, according to a filing released this week. The law firm has deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), having been originally established as a subsidiary of the CCP’s Ministry of Justice in the early 1990s before rebranding as DeHeng Law Offices in 1995.
Keliang “Clay” Zhu, the sole partner at the firm’s Silicon Valley office, has a history of assisting Chinese state-owned enterprises in acquiring stakes in U.S. companies. Zhu’s bio highlights his role in facilitating over $9 billion in investments across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), industrial automation, and biopharmaceuticals in the United States. He has also represented Chinese enterprises in negotiations with U.S. federal departments, including the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury.
Michael Lucci—founder and CEO of State Armor Action, an anti-CCP nonprofit research group—criticized the donation and called for immediate reforms to campaign finance laws. “Congressman Swalwell must finally stop playing footsie with America’s foremost adversary: Communist China,” Lucci stated. He also urged Congress to define donations made on behalf of foreign adversaries as bribes and to impose criminal penalties on those involved.
DeHeng Law Offices is known for its longstanding cooperation with the Chinese government, including major state-owned enterprises and CCP departments. Several senior partners at the firm have direct ties to Chinese political organizations, such as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which operates as a key mechanism for CCP influence and policy consultation.
Swalwell’s previous ties to China have also drawn scrutiny. He was romantically linked to Christine Fang (Fang Fang), a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, during his time in Congress. Although Swalwell claimed to have cut ties with Fang after being warned by U.S. intelligence, Republicans removed him from the House Intelligence Committee in 2023.
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