Politics
Rising Concerns Over Democratic Rights Put the U.S. on Global Watchlist
In a development that has unsettled many observers, the United States has found itself on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist in 2025. This list, which draws...
Airlines No Longer Required to Pay for Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Trump administration has rolled back a Biden-era proposal that would have required U.S. airlines to provide cash compensation to passengers for flight delays and...
Court Ruling May Force Government to Return $210 Billion in Trump Tariff Revenue
A federal appeals court has handed a major blow to President Trump’s broad tariff strategy by ruling that many of the sweeping tariffs he imposed...
U.S. Trade Faces a Turning Point with Court Ruling on Tariffs
A federal court ruling on Friday last week has cast serious doubt on the legality of the majority of tariffs imposed during former President Donald...
Oregon Lawmakers Consider New Fees for Electric Vehicle Drivers Based on Miles Driven
Oregon is on the verge of becoming the second state in the nation to require electric vehicle (EV) owners to pay fees based on how...
Powell Highlights Challenges for Fed Policymakers and Interest Rate Decisions
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a cautious nod to the possibility of interest rate cuts ahead in his final annual address at the Jackson...
How India and Russia are Strengthening Trade Ties Despite U.S. Tariff Pressure
India and Russia are strengthening their trade relationship, reaffirming plans to grow their economic ties despite pressure from the United States over energy imports. During...
U.S. and EU Agree to Cap Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors
The United States and the European Union have reached an agreement to cap tariffs on key imports such as pharmaceuticals, lumber, and semiconductors at 15%....
Trump Administration Adds Hundreds of New Goods to Steel and Aluminum Tariff List
President Trump has significantly broadened the scope of his steel and aluminum tariffs by including 407 additional product categories subject to a 50% duty on...
US Debt Soars Beyond $37 Trillion Amid Congressional Debt Ceiling Agreement
The U.S. national debt has smashed through the $37 trillion mark, landing at a milestone few expected to see so soon. This hefty figure is...
