Jill Biden Stumbles by Inviting N.C.A.A. Winners (and Losers) to the White House

Jill Biden Stumbles by Inviting N.C.A.A. Winners (and Losers) to the White House

The first lady waded into the aftermath of a women’s basketball championship game that was about more than who won and who lost.
Biden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash

Biden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash

A law intended to bolster clean energy manufacturing has ignited debate over whether the U.S. should work to break down international trade barriers — or keep them intact to protect American workers.
Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.