GOP Lawmakers Ask White House to Sanction Chinese COVID-19 Hackers

Republican lawmakers urged the White House to do more to sanction China-backed cyberattackers who steal U.S. intellectual property. Reps. Michael McCaul, Texas; Greg Walden, Ore.; and Patrick McHenry, N.C., said Chinese hackers are more frequently targeting U.S. agencies to try to steal information and public health data on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. The lawmakers said the Treasury Department has “not sufficiently imposed” sanctions. The White House didn't comment Wednesday on Monday's letter.