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Flavored, Addictive, and Hidden: The Rise of Illicit Vapes in America
Tom McLaughlin 7/23/25 Tom McLaughlin 7/23/25

Flavored, Addictive, and Hidden: The Rise of Illicit Vapes in America

Federal officials are cracking down on a surge of illicit vape products flooding U.S. markets, many of which are designed to target teens while evading parental detection.

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Documentary Reveals Chinese Mafia Infiltration of America’s Rural Communities
Kathryn Johnson 7/22/25 Kathryn Johnson 7/22/25

Documentary Reveals Chinese Mafia Infiltration of America’s Rural Communities

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Breaking free from Beijing: Why America must stop buying China’s drones 
Tom McLaughlin 7/18/25 Tom McLaughlin 7/18/25

Breaking free from Beijing: Why America must stop buying China’s drones 

This is about securing America’s future, and it starts with ending our reliance on those who wish to undermine us.

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Is Newsom’s China Deal Just Business or CCP Influence?
Tom McLaughlin 7/3/25 Tom McLaughlin 7/3/25

Is Newsom’s China Deal Just Business or CCP Influence?

Is this just business or Beijing’s back door?

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The Illicit Vape Pipeline: How Smugglers Are Flooding the U.S. with Banned Chinese Vapes
Tom McLaughlin 6/30/25 Tom McLaughlin 6/30/25

The Illicit Vape Pipeline: How Smugglers Are Flooding the U.S. with Banned Chinese Vapes

It’s time for Customs and the FDA to shut this pipeline down. That means tighter port inspections, criminal charges for repeat offenders, and real penalties for retailers caught pushing illegal products. 

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CUSP Leads Panel Discussion at U.S. Conference of Mayors on Stopping Illicit Vapes from China
Tom McLaughlin 6/25/25 Tom McLaughlin 6/25/25

CUSP Leads Panel Discussion at U.S. Conference of Mayors on Stopping Illicit Vapes from China

CUSP brought the conversation about illicit vapes and their harmful impact on communities to the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual conference in Tampa, FL.

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China has Invaded U.S. Soil - One Farmland Purchase at a Time
Tom McLaughlin 6/20/25 Tom McLaughlin 6/20/25

China has Invaded U.S. Soil - One Farmland Purchase at a Time

After witnessing Israel’s attack on Iran from within its borders, national security and China experts warn that if the U.S. wants to avoid a similar vulnerability, we must stop making it so easy for China to buy American land.

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CUSP Applauds Federal Seizure of Nearly $34 Million Worth of Illegal Vapes From China
Commentary Tom McLaughlin 5/26/25 Commentary Tom McLaughlin 5/26/25

CUSP Applauds Federal Seizure of Nearly $34 Million Worth of Illegal Vapes From China

Commissioner Makary’s commitment is critical to enforcement efforts at the local, state and national level.

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Directories Make A Difference: Stop Illegal Disposable Vapes from China
Commentary Tom McLaughlin 6/20/24 Commentary Tom McLaughlin 6/20/24

Directories Make A Difference: Stop Illegal Disposable Vapes from China

Directory laws arm retailers and distributors with the knowledge they need to avoid these illegal vapes, and give state law enforcement a mechanism to enforce sanctions on those who won’t comply.

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