Politics and Government

Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry

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The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

Jared Kushner Targets Albania’s Adriatic Coast for Luxury Tourism

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Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?

Trump Has Mixed Emotions Toward Japan

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The president at turns praises and criticizes Japan, a U.S. ally that decades ago stirred his anger over the unequal balance of trade and his penchant for tariffs.

David Hogg, Parkland Survivor and D.N.C. Vice Chair, Hopes to Unseat Democratic Incumbents

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David Hogg, a young liberal activist and now a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, is leading an effort to unseat the party’s older lawmakers in primaries.

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Universities

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The opaque process, part of a strategy by conservatives to realign the liberal tilt of elite universities, has upended higher education.

What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

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The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.

Elon Musk and Social Security’s Effort to Curb Illegal Immigration

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As Elon Musk continues to argue that Social Security drives illegal immigration, a new effort at the agency aims to curb it.