A former Alaska Airlines pilot, identified as Joseph Emerson, aged 46, entered a plea of guilty in federal court on Friday. The charges? Attempting to shut down the engines of a passenger aircraft whilst in mid-air, thus inciting an in-flight emergency. Emerson has reached plea agreements in both federal and state cases in Oregon, both stemming from an incident that took … [Read more...] about Ex-Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Tried to Kill Engines Midflight Pleads Guilty
Tariff Shockwaves: Trump Spares Allies While Others Brace for Impact
U.S. President Donald Trump, as we understand today, has signed an executive order. This order offers tariff exemptions to trading partners who make deals on industrial exports such as nickel, gold, as well as pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals. The exemptions are set to commence at 12:01 a.m. EDT/0401 GMT on Monday. For the past seven months, Trump has focused his … [Read more...] about Tariff Shockwaves: Trump Spares Allies While Others Brace for Impact
Trump Shields Key Allies From Tariffs in Bid to Strengthen Trade Ties
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that provides tariff exemptions for trading partners who strike deals on industrial exports such as nickel, gold, and other metals, as well as pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals. During his first seven months in office, Trump has been working to reorder the global trading system, reduce U.S. trade deficits, and … [Read more...] about Trump Shields Key Allies From Tariffs in Bid to Strengthen Trade Ties
Dem Lawmaker Claps Back at Backlash Over Comments on Illegal Immigrants
Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., has ignited significant debate following her response to critics concerning her stance on immigration policies. During a press conference on Capitol Hill, Ansari was questioned about her use of the term 'constituents' in her critique of the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Her response, which included a pointed rebuke towards those … [Read more...] about Dem Lawmaker Claps Back at Backlash Over Comments on Illegal Immigrants
DOJ Demands Removal of Abrego Garcia
The Department of Justice has once again made clear its stance regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant whose legal status is currently under scrutiny. They have communicated their position to a federal judge, stating unequivocally that they desire Garcia's removal from the United States. This comes from a report in The New York Times. Garcia's situation is not a simple … [Read more...] about DOJ Demands Removal of Abrego Garcia