On February 10, 2025, a consortium led by Elon Musk made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, escalating tensions between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The bid, which includes backing from Musk’s AI startup xAI, Baron Capital, and other investors, seeks to realign OpenAI with its original nonprofit mission. Altman swiftly rejected the offer, responding on X (formerly Twitter), "no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."
Hong Kong has announced plans to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over new U.S. tariffs, arguing that the measures violate global trade rules and disregard Hong Kong’s status as a separate customs territory. Chief Secretary Eric Chan stated, "This is absolutely inconsistent with WTO rules. Of course, they have totally disregarded Hong Kong as a separate customs territory." The move escalates trade tensions between the U.S. and Hong Kong, which have worsened since China's imposition of a national security law on the city in 2020.
A catastrophic mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport claimed the lives of all 67 people aboard an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. Investigations have revealed multiple safety violations, including the helicopter flying above permitted altitudes and an inactive tracking system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had been warned about the dangers of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic in the area but failed to take preventive measures.
President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports, effective March 4, 2025. This policy aims to bolster domestic metal industries but has elicited varied responses from stakeholders.
On February 11, 2025, former Australian Liberal MP Kevin Andrews was honored by political leaders and colleagues, who praised his unwavering dedication to public service. Andrews, who represented the Menzies electorate in Melbourne for over three decades, played a significant role in shaping conservative policy in Australia. He passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 69, following a battle with cancer.
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's decision to reinstate Hampton Dellinger as head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the agency responsible for protecting federal whistleblowers. Dellinger was removed from his position by President Donald Trump, prompting legal challenges and concerns over the independence of federal oversight agencies.
Recent lawsuits against President Donald Trump’s executive actions could reshape the interpretation of presidential authority. Legal challenges are focused on the dismissal of federal officials, the reach of executive orders, and the limits of executive privilege. These cases may set important legal precedents on the balance of power between the executive branch and other government institutions.
A new bill could impact homeowners associations (HOAs) by establishing a right to display political yard signs, even if an HOA attempts to prohibit them.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. will cut financial assistance to South Africa, citing concerns over land policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
On Saturday, Seattle police arrested two individuals associated with Antifa during a direct action advocating for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
