U.S.-China trade war Huawei sues the U.S. Government to challenge the constitutionality of "Section 889" of the National Defense Authorization Act which prohibits U.S. executive government agencies from procuring telecommunications equipment from two Chinese companies, Huawei and ZTE.
Corruption in Venezuela Venezuelan journalist Alí Domínguez, who disappeared a week ago, dies from injuries of beating and torture.
United States Dollar Tree announces it will close 390 Family Dollar stores, and rebrand a further 200 Family Dollar stores as Dollar Tree.
United States Department of Commerce The United States Commerce Department reports the country's 2018 trade deficit was $621 billion (£472.5 bn), the highest since 2008.
Alex Trebek Alex Trebek, host of the American syndicated game show "Jeopardy!" since 1984, announces that he has been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He plans to continue hosting during his treatment.
Weinstein effect Celebrity chef Mario Batali gives up his stake in his restaurants more than a year after being accused of sexual misconduct.