Category: Politics and Government

U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $54 Trillion Over Next 10 Years

Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday said a growing economy and recent spending cuts had slowed deficits.
Tucker Carlson’s Visit to Russia Draws Speculation of Putin Interview

Mr. Carlson has been receiving blanket news coverage from state-run media outlets in Russia since stepping foot in Moscow.
Yandex Reaches $5 Billion Deal to Exit Russia

Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” said it reached a deal to sell off its assets in the market where it made its fortune, after the war in Ukraine upended its operations.
Top U.S. Treasury Officials to Visit Beijing for Economic Talks

A meeting of the new economic working group comes as the U.S. and China are trying to prevent any escalation of hostilities.
A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline

Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
India’s Quiet Push to Steal More of China’s iPhone Business

The companies that make iPhones are bringing their factories to one corner of India, to graft them onto a network of manufacturers.
French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks

The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.
Tax Bill Moves Forward, but Election-Year Politics Threaten Its Chances

Republicans planned on Wednesday to push a $78 billion bipartisan tax bill through the House. The effort is a test of whether a dysfunctional Congress can pass major legislation in an election year.
PGA Tour Raises $1.5 Billion From Group of U.S. Investors

The move, which involves the Fenway Sports Group, raises questions about whether a deal to combine forces with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is still necessary.
How China Censors Critics of the Economy

As Beijing struggles with a slumping stock market and a collapsing real estate sector, commentary and even financial analysis it deems negative are blocked.
Machu Picchu Access Blocked by Peruvian Protesters Over New Ticket System

Protesters blocked access to the Incan site in Peru over a new ticketing system. Tourists have been evacuated, but there could be more unrest. Here’s what to know.