How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt
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How the U.S. Government Amassed $31 Trillion in Debt

Two decades of tax cuts, recession responses and bipartisan spending fueled more borrowing — contributing $25 trillion to the total and setting the stage for another federal showdown.
Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat

Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
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China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business

Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.