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.
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).
On Sunday, President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after seeing footage of the Israeli hostages released over the weekend. He compared their appearance to Holocaust survivors.
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig stated Monday that President Donald Trump’s efforts to address wasteful government spending and illegal immigration were “not unconstitutional.”
