China-Owned Firm to Repay $14 Million for Taking US COVID-19 Aid
A Chinese-owned company took $10 million in U.S. pandemic relief money. Now it must pay a $14 million settlement. We have the details on...
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold first call with China counterpart on Friday
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will hold his first introductory call with his Chinese counterpart on Friday, and reiterated longstanding US calls...
Hong Kong homes lost US$61.7 billion in value after removal of curbs: Centaline
The removal of property curbs a year ago has failed to support home prices, as the market value of private residential properties in Hong...
Senate GOP Plows Ahead With Budget Plan After Trump Backs Rival House Version
The Senate plans to pass a budget resolution that would entail two reconciliation bills. President Donald Trump, by contrast, says he only wants one...
Trump Champions ‘America First’ at Saudi-Backed Investment Summit, Criticizes Zelenskyy
President Trump thanked the Saudis for hosting the peace talks in Riyadh but accused Zelenskyy of backing out of a rare earths deal. President...
Foreign US Debt Investment Surged in 2024 Amid Anemic Domestic Demand
Yields have been the primary factor for foreign investors, experts said. Foreign investment in U.S. debt surged by 7 percent in 2024, while domestic...
Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director
The Senate voted to confirm Patel, a veteran of Trump’s first administration who drafted the ‘Nunes memo’ on the Crossfire Hurricane probe. WASHINGTON—The Senate...
Trump Hosts Black History Month Reception at White House
President Donald Trump hosts a reception honoring Black History Month at 3:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 20 at the White House. …
Waltz Criticizes Zelenskyy for Rejecting Minerals Deal
The national security adviser said insults Zelenskyy directed at Trump were ‘unacceptable.’ WASHINGTON—White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Feb. 20 criticized Ukraine for...