Trump, Donald J

Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

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The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

Johnson Grasps for Support to Remain as Speaker Ahead of House Vote

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The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

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The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.

Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness

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The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed

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To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.

Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned

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Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has in store.