News. Views. Hughes -May 16, 2019 (17:00 ET)

Huawei ban calculated to slow Chinese 5G – Ben Swann

President Trump signed an emergency order on Wednesday empowering the Commerce Department to block any transactions that would pose “undue risk of sabotage or subversion” to IT infrastructure or the digital economy. The order cites the threat of “foreign adversaries” exploiting “information and communications technology and services.” While no specific foreign company is named in the order, it is widely understood to be aimed at Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca has the details. Then investigative reporter Ben Swann joins Scottie Nell Hughes to weigh in.

Trump irritated with aids on Foreign Policy

President Trump received the President of Switzerland in Washington, DC today amid escalating tensions with Tehran. Trump is reportedly frustrated with top advisors’ clamor for war with Iran, including the infamous neocon and national security advisor John Bolton. RT America’s Dan Cohen reports for News.Views.Hughes.

Authorities takeover Venezuelan embassy and arrest activists  

US Secret Service police have raided the Venezuelan embassy and arrested the four remaining pro-Maduro “protectors.” The move was lauded by supporters of US-backed presidential aspirant Juan Guaido but may set an ominous legal precedent. RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports live on site for News.Views.Hughes.