Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.

Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber

The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.

How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy

The operation was driven with a frenetic focus by the billionaire, who channeled his resentment of regulatory oversight into a drastic overhaul of government agencies.

Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting Was a Display of Deference to Elon Musk

President Trump’s first cabinet meeting was a display of deference to Elon Musk.

Alaska Lawsuit Aims to Block Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plans

The suit, filed in Alaska, is likely to be the first of many challenging the administration’s goal of expanding fossil fuel production.

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.