A former top assistant to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Linda Sun, has been arrested on serious federal charges. Authorities say she secretly worked for the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while she was in a high position in state government.

Here’s what happened:

1. The Arrest: Linda Sun, who used to be Governor Hochul’s deputy chief of staff, was arrested at her fancy Long Island home. The house is worth over $4 million and has luxury cars, including a 202...