US Headlines: From Trump Jr.'s Engagement to Uber’s Legal Struggles

A diverse array of current U.S. news includes Donald Trump Jr.’s engagement, FTC and states suing Uber, FDA warnings to retailers, and FAA safety actions. Other notable updates involve drug policies, a JetBlue mid-air maneuver, and legal actions against social media and the BBC.

Donald Trump Jr. is reportedly engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, according to a New York Times report. Announcing the engagement at a White House holiday event, U.S. President Donald Trump shared the news, though Reuters was unable to confirm with a representative for Trump Jr.

The Federal Trade Commission has joined 21 states in filing an amended complaint against Uber for allegedly deceptive billing and subscription practices. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the complaint accuses Uber of charging subscriptions without consent and complicating cancellations.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to major retailers, including Walmart and Target, for selling recalled baby formula linked to an illness outbreak. Despite the recall notice in November, the products remained on shelves, prompting the FDA's action documented in letters dated December 12.

(With inputs from agencies.)