The House passed a pro-Hong Kong rights bill on Wednesday, putting President Donald Trump in a bind as he tries not to roil high-stakes trade talks with China. The chamber approved a measure that aims to protect human rights in Hong Kong amid efforts to crack down on months of pro-democracy protests. The House was set to vote on a second measure to bar the export of certain munitions to Hong Kong police. The Senate unanimously approved both pieces of legislation, so they head to Trump’s desk after House passage. The White House has not yet signaled where the president stands on the bills, but he could face a dilemma. ... (full story)