Category: Politics and Government

Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India

With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.
Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings

One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.

Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
Christine Fréchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir Québec

Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.
War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care

As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.