Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function Research?
A controversial research program is now again being restricted. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 5 about “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research.” The order takes aim at practices including gain-of-function research, where scientists add new capabilities to existing pathogens. And in particular, it also addresses taxpayer-funded research programs in other countries where restrictions may not be as strong.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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Trump Wants to Bring Back Alcatraz as Prison for Worst Offenders
Alcatraz could soon be reopened as a prison. The facility on a small island in San Francisco was closed as a prison in 1963 and has since been turned into a tourist destination. But President Donald Trump says he wants the facility reopened to house the most dangerous criminals. And while some have suggested the prison is not feasible because of its limited space and high maintenance costs, Trump says it will act as a symbol of law and order.Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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The Return of American Manufacturing
Two very different agendas are now at odds over the return of American manufacturing. One trend was that of so-called deindustrialization. The concept refers to the destruction of a nation’s manufacturing industry, with a shift to other forms of employment, primarily in the service industry. This trend was evident in the United States over the past few decades, with manufacturing industries heading offshore to countries such as China. Now, however, a new agenda is being declared: reindustrialization. And the return of American industry could again change the global economic order.Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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Muscle, Masculinity, and Drones: US Military Unveils New Look
While the last four years saw the adoption of policies in line with DEI, or “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the emerging culture is going in the opposite direction. The Pentagon declared in a recent video that the focus is no longer on DEI but instead on the idea of the “American warrior.” Troops are now being pushed to lose weight and become stronger. And many recent videos from official military accounts are posting videos with high firepower and that demonstrate some of the U.S. military’s emerging capabilities.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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Could Trump Suspend Habeas Corpus to Bypass Judges?
There are growing debates over whether President Donald Trump could suspend habeas corpus as a way to bypass judges blocking deportations. Doing so would be regarded as a more extreme method of carrying out his agenda, and in a recent interview, Trump suggested that while he may have this type of capability, he’d rather not use it.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
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