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Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds the first event of his 2024 presidential campaign in a red state: South Carolina, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Republican Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster will join Trump on Saturday afternoon. Graham and McMaster will attend the event at Columbia’s state capitol building, where the former president will announce the state leadership team of his campaign. Today's event is sponsored by Birch Gold Group. Protect your IRA or 401(k) from Bidenflation with physical precious metals. For a limited time, Birch Gold Group is offering a FREE gold bar with Every $10,000 in precious metals purchased! Text EPOCH to 989898.

NTD spoke with Rep.Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) at a rally in Washington calling to end the persecution of Falun Gong in China. Chabot has been vocal in calling out the crimes of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He told NTD what needs to happen to end the CCP's crimes against humanity. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The persecution of Falun Gong or Falun Dafa, a spiritual meditation practice, is ongoing in China. This July 20 marks the 23rd year of the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Falun Gong adherents from around the United States will gather on July 21 at the nation’s capital to commemorate and raise awareness. Beginning at 12 p.m. ET, NTD and EpochTV will livestream this event, which starts with a rally to end the persecution followed by a parade down the Washington National Mall from the U.S. Capitol building toward the Washington Monument. An expert panel will discuss the ongoing persecution, organ harvesting of practitioners, and the CCP’s transnational repression of Falun Gong adherents in the United States and around the world.

The persecution of Falun Gong or Falun Dafa, a spiritual meditation practice, is ongoing in China. This July 20 marks the 23rd year of the persecution by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Falun Gong adherents from around the United States will gather on July 21 at the nation’s capital to commemorate and raise awareness. Beginning at 12 p.m. ET, NTD and EpochTV will livestream this event, which starts with a rally to end the persecution followed by a parade down the Washington National Mall from the U.S. Capitol building toward the Washington Monument. An expert panel will discuss the ongoing persecution, organ harvesting of practitioners, and the CCP’s transnational repression of Falun Gong adherents in the United States and around the world.

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NTD will livestream former President Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Mendon, Illinois, on June 25.

Several Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to follow former President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization. NTD spoke to Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) on this, and he says his real concern is that the Biden administration seems to be reversing every action that Trump took. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

NTD spoke with Rep.Mike Johnson (R-La.), vice conference chair of the Republican conference, about the rising costs of energy and skyrocketing food prices. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

NTD spoke with Kelly Sadler, an editor at the Washington Times and a White House aide during the Trump administration. Sadlersays that most Americans have moved on from Jan. 6 to the real kitchen table issues like inflation. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

With gun rights reform talks getting heated, how practical are these regulations in real life, and where are the boundaries? NTD talked to Lt. Col. Allen West to get his perspective. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Could heated politicalrhetoric be fueling the abortiondebate that has led one man to allegedly travel across the country with duct tape, zip ties, and a handgun, among other accessories, in an attempt to kidnap and kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh? NTDsat down with Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to hear his thoughts. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

With the public hearing of the House Jan. 6 Committee taking place, NTD sat down with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to hear her thoughts. The Congresswoman saysthere is "real" violence that took place in America that has not been held to account. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

In their first prime time hearing, members of the Jan. 6 committeehighlighted certain events that unfoldedat the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, member of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins us on Capitol Report to discuss the implications. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The latest Consumer Price Index released on Friday shows that inflation is still on the rise. What does this mean for the economy overall? NTD spoke with David Brat, who is a former congressman and currently the dean of Liberty University's business school, on the challenges facing the economy. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Facing record-high inflation, Capitol Report spoke to Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) What can lawmakers do to help ease the situation? Have a listen. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

ADELAIDE, Australia—Australian Member of Parliament Erin Thompson said she learned more about authentic Chinese culture after watching Shen Yun's International company perform at Adelaide’s Festival Theater on May 13. “We’re definitely learning a lot and I think it’s making us want to ask more questions ... and find out more about this particular part of the Chinese culture that we’ve only really just discovered,” Thompson said. “I think there’s plenty of Australians and other people all around the world that aren’t aware of this part of Chinese culture so it’s really important that we know what’s going on and we can provide some support if necessary.” Also in attendance was Tammy Franks, Parliamentary leader of the Greens in South Australia. Franks said China’s authentic culture was much more than what the contemporary Chinese communist regime depicts it to be. “I love to see the Chinese culture. It’s wonderful that this is shared around the world and certainly I appreciate the artistry as well as the real culture.” Ancient China was once known as the “Land of the Divine,” and it was believed that the traditional culture of China was brought down from the heavens. This was reflected in music, medicine, calligraphy, clothing, language, and much more. But this glorious culture was almost lost under communism. “It is a very sad situation when we see that oppressed in various ways and people’s history denied. And I know that there’s been some absolute atrocities, but what a wonderful way to celebrate culture … with the arts today,” Franks added. One particular piece points to modern China where people are persecuted for their faith—namely, the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China. “To actually take contemporary events and tell them through the lens of traditional Chinese dance and culture is very powerful,” Damian Wyld, councillor of Tea Tree Gully, South Australia, said after watching Shen Yun in Adelaide on May 14. “It shows very barefaced the facts of this terrible persecution, which is continuing to occur in China, and helping the world to understand what is happening there, and what they can do about it,” Wyld added. NTD news, Adelaide, Australia

Shen Yun continued its Australia tour in Melbourne, performing at the Palais Theater from April 22 to 26. Lawyer Leanne Sinclair said she was blown away by the scope and quality of the dancing—particularly with Shen Yun’s powerful storytelling. “These are stories that have to be told, and I think telling difficult stories through dance is an important way of being able to educate these generations that wouldn’t otherwise hear these stories. So being able to see these really deep messages expressed through dance was just amazing,” Sinclair said after watching the performance on April 26. “The emotion that comes from the stage is just unlike anything you really see at all.” The New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts depicts 5,000 years of ancient Chinese culture through story-based vignettes—from ancient dynasties to modern times. “I must admit when I first saw the opening scene, I was pretty impressed by the quality, the colors, the sound, the instrument, and I was blown away actually. It was a very good show,” said Les Kadlof, international business director for Yoohoo media solutions. David Limbrick, lead Senate candidate for the Liberal Democrats in Victoria, said the scenes of the “blue heaven” were wonderful and “really a sublime experience.” However, China’s once-glorious culture was on the brink of extinction under communist rule. Through a series of campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese Communist Party destroyed almost all traditional beliefs and customs. “I think my favorite aspect was the way that [Shen Yun] integrated historical culture with some of the modern-day aspects and some of the struggles that are happening now,” Limbrick said. Audience members were also touched by the performance by Shen Yun’s soprano. “[She’s a] very clear soprano. By clear, I mean it’s very crystal-like, very strong, and a beautiful soprano,” soprano Arena Grainge said. “What got me the most emotional was the song. Actually the song is about having a big heart, big love towards the world, and that got me teary,” said Shallin Chok, vice president of sales and acquisition for Yoohoo media solutions. Grainge added: “It resonated with me very strongly. And I’m really, really hoping that the message will get through around the world and everybody will listen to it.” Shen Yun continues its Australia tour in Bendigo, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, and Adelaide through to May 15.

Sydney theatergoers were delighted to experience Shen Yun’s depiction of China’s ancient culture, and the message of hope it displayed, at Sydney’s Lyric Theater last week. Peter Kurti, director of the Culture, Prosperity, and Civil Society program at the Australian think tank The Centre for Independent Studies, said the performance was “a tremendous display of artistic virtuosity, in dance, in choreography, in music, and just in the technical standards of the production.” “What I think is really important and impressive was this communication of tradition, and conveying to a contemporary audience … that tradition is important, and that tradition defines who we are,” Kurti said on April 10 after watching the performance at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre. “I thought that Shen Yun expressed that extremely well, and in a very powerful way.” Shen Yun’s mission is to revive China’s 5,000-year-old culture by bringingstories to life, as well as the inner essence of ancient China’s culture through song and dance. According to the company’s website, China’s ancient name was “The Land of the Divine.” It was believed that music, medicine, calligraphy, clothing, language, and much more were passed down through the culture from the heavens. “There is something, someone, or something, some energy, God, whatever you want to believe in, whatever culture you’re from—there is something out there and something looking after us, on our shoulders looking after us and guiding us throughout this life and throughout the afterlife. So it brings us hope, which is fabulous, we need this,” said Rosemarie Jabbour, an award-winning chiropractor and owner of New World Chiro, after watching Shen Yun on April 9. However, the ancient culture of China was almost lost under communism, where traditional culture is seen as a threat to communist rule. Through campaigns such as the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese Communist Party systematically uprooted traditional beliefs and destroyed ancient treasures, bringing 5,000 years of civilization to the brink of extinction. One modern vignette in the show, which depicted the organ harvesting of a practitioner of Falun Dafa, an ancient spiritual practice based on the principles of truth, compassion, and tolerance, was particularly moving to Jabbour. “The death of that lady and then bringing her back to life, that story ... it depicts what’s happening in the world today and how we need to have hope and we need to help each other in order to move forward and be happy in our lives,” Jabbour said. Kurti added: “I thought that the performances helped the audience to understand just how oppressive the communist regime has been for people in traditional China and the impact that the regime is having today on traditional Chinese teachings and values around the world.” Meanwhile, John Booth, managing editor of The Weekly Times, said Shen Yun was a performance people should be proud to see. “I’m not a Buddhist or Tibetan, but I am a Christian and I really enjoy it. I think it’s good values and really something you can just enjoy and tell your folk about. You can tell your family about it and not be ashamed of anything.” Shen Yun continues its tour in Sydney, Melbourne, Bendigo, Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, and Adelaide through to May 15.

The annual 'Rolling to Remember' demonstration took place on Memorial Day weekend. Motorcyclists from across the nationrolled into Washington DCto honor fallen soldiers, andraise awareness on veterans’struggles. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

On Memorial Day, we remember those who died in service to this country. It's also a time to reflect on what exactly their sacrifices mean. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Orson Swindle, a former Vietnam prisoner of war, joins NTD's "The Nation Speaks" to discuss. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

California lawmakers are requesting a hearing regarding the $600 million, no-bid contract for COVID-19 masks two years ago. The CEO of a transparent government spending website explains how the state controller is involved. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Five states held primary elections Tuesday, and most of the candidates endorsed by Donald Trump won. Butan expert says Madison Cawthorn’s loss had nothing to do with Trump’s endorsement. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD