Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
The U.S. Postal Service has long struggled with its finances. President Trump and Mr. Musk have both suggested it should be privatized.
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Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe
The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union does not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.
Trump Condemned by Rights Groups for Calling Schumer a ‘Palestinian’
President Trump said Chuck Schumer was not “Jewish anymore” in comments that have been widely criticized as offensive.
Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024
The added capacity for the year was the most from any single source in more than two decades.
Musk’s Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says
A federal judge in Washington ordered Elon Musk’s team and the Office of Management and Budget to begin releasing internal documents “as soon as practicable.”
Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers
The move could lay the groundwork for the government to fire T.S.A. workers and perhaps even privatize the agency, according to labor experts.
As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block
Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.
Stocks Rise After Tariffs on Car Imports are Delayed
The S&P 500 jumped about 1.2 percent on Wednesday, after two days of declines. Shares of automakers rallied.
In the Trump Era, King Charles Has a New and Very Delicate Role to Play
As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.
How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons?
It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.