News. Views. Hughes -May 23, 2019 (17:00 ET)

US nudges China by sending warships to Taiwan Strait

Two US warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday to “demonstrate the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” Beijing, who does not recognize Taiwanese sovereignty, balked at the show of force and urged Washington to uphold the “One China” principle. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports for News.Views.Hughes.

Law enforcement ‘fishing’ for Google data 

Law enforcement agencies have begun to request more information from Google, submitting an increasing number of warrants for location services data. RT America’s John Huddy joins News.Views.Hughes to discuss investigators’ growing reliance on “reverse location warrants” to access data in thousands of devices.

Scientist ready to implant 3D-printed heart into animals

Israeli researchers have created a 3-D printed heart made entirely from human cells, an enormous breakthrough in the battle against heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women alike. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports for News.Views.Hughes.