China’s US influence could face crackdown under slate of new bills
U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., rolled out several bills aimed at countering Chinese influence and ownership in the U.S. as tensions grow.
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Trump allies mount campaign to get DOGE codified by Congress
A bill by Trump's House GOP allies would codify a reporting structure between DOGE and the presidential Cabinet.
Syrian rights activist and cousin of Assad tears into Europe for supporting new ‘terrorist’ regime
Human rights activist Ribal al-Assad condemned European countries for lifting sanctions on Syria's new "terrorist" regime that is "killing civilians."
Walz, Newsom and Buttigieg Are Among Democrats Stirring 2028 Presidential Chatter
Tim Walz was in Iowa. JB Pritzker’s heading to New Hampshire. Pete Buttigieg is keeping his options open. It’s far too early to run for president, but some Democrats seem to be exploring the idea.
How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump
Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against Mr. Adams.
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains how retaliatory measures from countries like China and Canada affect the agriculture industry and what it means for the economy.
House Democrats to hold ‘Day of Action’ to push back against GOP-backed spending bill
House Democrats will hold a "Day of Action" across the country on Tuesday to push back against the GOP-backed spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent
The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president’s power.
Arlington Cemetery Website Loses Pages on Black Soldiers, Women in Military and Civil War
The cemetery, which is operated by the Army, said it was working to restore the content. Among the obscured pages was material about civil rights.
Judge Rejects Attempts to Temporarily Stop Migrant Detention at Guantánamo
A federal judge expressed doubts toward those challenging the federal policy, a potentially favorable sign for President Trump as he seeks to clamp down on immigration.