Trump Administration’s Appeal Against the Ruling to Block Tariffs: Another Game of Power Check and Balance in the U.S.
On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on multiple countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…
The Looming Debt Ceiling Crisis: The Exhaustion of the U.S. Borrowing Limit
I. Background of the Debt Ceiling Issue The U.S. debt ceiling is the maximum amount of debt that Congress allows the federal government to incur. This mechanism is designed to…
The Controversial US Visa Policy on Criticism of Israel
The United States, a country that prides itself on the values of free speech and democracy, has recently come under scrutiny for its new visa policy that appears to restrict…
Mass Shooting in Philadelphia: A Tragic Incident in Fairmount Park
On the evening of May 26, 2025, a mass shooting occurred in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, leaving two people dead and nine others injured. The tragic incident took place around 10:27…
Bomb Threat on Hawaiian Airlines Flight: A Security Incident in the U.S.
On May 20, 2025, a Hawaiian Airlines flight was evacuated due to a bomb threat made by a passenger at San Diego International Airport. This incident highlights the importance of…
The Menlo Park Mall Brawl: A Reflection on Social Media and Youth Violence in the U.S.
On the evening of May 18, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, where a large-scale brawl involving over 300 teenagers erupted. This…
The George Floyd Case and Its Impact on Policing in the United States
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in Minneapolis after a police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for over eight minutes. Floyd had…
California Governor’s Ban on Homeless Encampments: A Step Forward or a Political Move?
California, the most populous state in the U.S., has long been grappling with a severe homelessness crisis. Home to nearly a quarter of the nation’s homeless population, the state has…
Trump’s Reduction of China Tariffs to 10%: Economic and Political Considerations in the United States
On May 12, 2025, during the Sino-US economic and trade talks in Geneva, the United States reached an important consensus with China to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 10%.…
A Battle Between the U.S. Executive and Judicial Branches
On May 9, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston issued an emergency ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s mass layoff plan. This ruling represents the most extensive intervention to…