US News Round-up: Tariffs, Fines, and Election Drama

The summary covers several significant US domestic news stories: Senator Baldwin urges action against China over fentanyl; the US Fed's handling of harassment cases; a historic fine for American Airlines, Wall Street's election staffing; relaxed bird flu measures; election activities by Harris and Trump; and multiple legal and political controversies.

Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin has called on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to investigate China's involvement in the fentanyl crisis. Families affected by overdose deaths have petitioned for tariffs on Chinese goods, seeking $50 billion in sanctions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed disciplinary actions against nine staff members for sexual harassment between 2020 and 2023. Four were fired, according to a document released, shedding light on the Fed's internal response to harassment cases that avoid formal complaints required by federal laws.

The U.S. Transportation Department issued a record $50 million fine to American Airlines for mistreating disabled passengers. This penalty marks a substantial increase over previous fines, emphasizing the department's commitment to enforcing disability protection laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)