Mitch McCann

2 months ago | channelnewsasia.com | Mitch McCann

The United States issued a warning to the United Nations Security Council, criticising several UN bodies while addressing world leaders in New York. This comes as the US resets much of its foreign policy. Mitch McCann reports from New York.

2 months ago | channelnewsasia.com | Mitch McCann |Calvin Yang

NEW YORK: United States President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship is a “big mistake” that defies American law, said immigrant rights advocates and legal experts. Trump signed a deluge of executive orders after being sworn into his second term just over two weeks ago, seeking to put his stamp on matters ranging from immigration to public health.

2 months ago | channelnewsasia.com | Mitch McCann

United States President Donald Trump is under fire for his bid to restrict birthright citizenship. A federal judge in Seattle accused him of ignoring the rule of law for political and personal gain, calling his executive order "unconstitutional". The ban would not just affect children born to undocumented parents, but also children of foreigners legally in the country. Mitch McCann reports on the legal fight that could take a long time to conclude.

2 months ago | channelnewsasia.com | Mitch McCann

China has urged the US to expedite its probe into what caused Wednesday's mid-air collision of two aircraft near Washington DC. US officials said they expect no survivors in one of the country's deadliest air disasters in decades. Two Chinese citizens were on board American Eagle flight 5342 when it collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport. According to reports, more than 40 bodies have been recovered. Mitch McCann reports from New York.

Jan 20, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Mitch McCann |Louisa Tang

NEW YORK: Policy by social media was a hallmark of Donald Trump’s first term in the White House, but many were still shocked by his post three weeks after winning the presidential election in November. To the surprise of Canadian officials, he announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico to the United States. The post set off alarm bells across the northern border, where the US is Canada's biggest trading partner.