US Domestic News Highlights: Political and Legal Developments Rock the Nation

Here is a summary of the latest U.S. domestic news. Former President Trump plans to plead not guilty to revised charges, Linda Sun and her husband face charges of acting as Chinese agents, and a lawsuit challenges Biden's student debt relief plan. Key economic measures and social strikes also dominate headlines.

In a notable legal development, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a court filing that he would plead not guilty to revised criminal charges accusing him of attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump, a Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election, authorized his lawyers to enter the plea on his behalf.

On another front, Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with her husband Chris Hu, faced charges for allegedly acting as agents of the Chinese government. The duo entered not guilty pleas amid allegations of receiving substantial compensation and gifts.

Meanwhile, seven Republican-led states initiated a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's new student debt relief plan. This legal action follows the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rejection of a prior debt relief proposal. The lawsuit challenges the Department of Education's efforts to expedite loan forgiveness.

In another significant update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded its probe into General Motors' 2014 recall of over 1.3 million vehicles due to seat belt issues, ending an inquiry that began in 2019.

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to unveil a $50,000 tax deduction initiative for new small businesses in New Hampshire, aimed at attracting independent voters and skeptical Republicans. This measure seeks to boost economic growth, considering small businesses' pivotal role in job creation.

The Unite Here union announced the conclusion of hotel worker strikes in Baltimore and Seattle, though strikes continue in seven other cities. The strikes, affecting major hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt, began after failed contract negotiations.

The Teamsters union revealed that approximately half the workforce at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery would strike over pay and safety concerns, following prolonged unsuccessful negotiations.

Research by intelligence firm Graphika exposed a Chinese social media influence campaign targeting U.S. voters, part of a state-linked operation aimed at manipulating public opinion ahead of the November elections.

Goldman Sachs predicted a significant boost to the U.S. economy if the Democrats, led by Kamala Harris, win the forthcoming elections. In contrast, a Republican-led government under Donald Trump could hinder economic growth.

In the U.S. Justice Department's legal proceedings against Trump over the 2020 election, prosecutors are navigating carefully to avoid setting precedents that might limit presidential powers for the current or future administrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)