How a single rule change sparked a major flare-up in US-China tensions
When Beijing expanded its rare earth export controls earlier this month, it appeared to mark a fresh escalation in the US-China trade war. But...
US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland
A divided US appeal court ruled on Monday that US President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, despite objections by...
As China’s Fourth Plenum Opens, Tight Security Meets Public Disillusionment
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee opened in Beijing on Monday, with heightened security across the capital and...
US man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape faces life in prison
A Utah judge on Monday sentenced a man who appeared to fake his death and flee the United States to avoid arrest on rape...
CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government
A senior Panamanian official said on Monday that Panama will remain flexible and potentially reach an agreement with CK Hutchison as the Latin American...
Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’
Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing that the US lawyer who brought...
US, Australia to Invest Over $3 Billion in Critical Minerals Over Next 6 Months
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Oct. 20 signed a rare earths agreement at the White House, outlining plans...
Government Shutdown Could End This Week: White House Economist
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the U.S. government shutdown, now three weeks old, is “likely to end sometime this week.” In an...
Trump Participates in Visit With LSU Baseball Champions at White House
President Donald Trump participates in a visit with both the LSU and LSU Shreveport baseball champions at the White House at 4 p.m. ET...