Explainer: Why Do Government Shutdowns Often Happen in U.S.?
As Democrats and Republicans battle over the federal budget for the new fiscal year, the United States is on the verge of another federal...
House Republicans Approve Amendments Dooming Must-Pass Defense Spending Bill With Democrats
House Republicans, responding to the latest power grab from members of their conference’s right flank, approved a handful of controversial amendments to the nation’s...
U.S. Urged to Fulfill Existing Promises Amid New Charm Offensive to Woo Pacific Island Countries
U.S. President Joe Biden hosted leaders of Pacific Island countries at the White House on Monday for a summit, as the latter is still...
House Approves ‘Hijacked’ NDAA as Democrats Denounce Conservative Social Policies
The House narrowly passed the nation’s annual defense policy bill on Friday, after Republicans backed a slew of controversial amendments late Thursday that alienated...
Tokyo Stocks End Lower Over U.S. Interest Rate Hike Concerns
Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday amid concerns that the U.S. interest rate hikes against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening stance...
New York State Court Ruling Poised to Tilt House to Democrats
The battle for control of the narrowly divided House of Representatives got even more competitive this week, tilting in favor of Democrats. And it...
China Opposes U.S. Adding Chinese Firms, Individuals to SDN List
China firmly opposes the U.S. Department of the Treasury adding Chinese companies and individuals to the “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List”...
Trump Says He Is a Target of DOJ Probe Into Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has been informed by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith that he is a “target” in...
Impact of U.S. Auto Workers’ Strike Spreads to Auto Suppliers
U.S. auto suppliers are struggling and have started layoff warnings after being hit hard by UAW’s strikes against the Big Three. U.S. auto supplier...
Georgia Supreme Court Dismisses Trump’s Attempt to Block 2020 Election Probe
Georgia’s top court unanimously rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to throw out evidence collected by a special grand jury investigation into...