Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member backed by former President Donald Trump, is serving the remaining months of the term made vacant by the resignation of former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Taiwan president Tsai and McCarthy meet as China protests
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy welcomed Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen for a historic meeting on U.S. soil Wednesday, in a politically sensitive session underscoring U.S. lawmakers’ growing support for her self-ruled island as tensions rise with rival China.
China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader
China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan’s president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles.