Category: Politics and Government

Renovations at the White House Aren’t Unusual. But Trump’s Makeover Is.

Presidents have always tailored the White House to their needs, but with the demolition of the East Wing, a $300 million ballroom and other changes, President Trump isn’t wasting any time making it into his own project.
India’s Most Valuable Export: Tens of Millions of Workers

India plans to send its vast work force abroad to countries with labor shortages, like Germany and Japan.
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

The Trump administration is preparing to file an investigation into China’s compliance with a trade deal signed during President Trump’s first term, raising tensions ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders.
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

The Trump administration is preparing to file a trade investigation into China’s compliance with a 2020 trade deal, which could raise tensions ahead of a summit between the country’s leaders.
What Should a Women President Wear?

Season 3 of “The Diplomat” is here, complete with many, many pantsuits.
Health Care: the Showdown Behind the Shutdown

Extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act has emerged as a major sticking point in Washington, and could carry the biggest economic consequences.
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland

As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
How Chile Embodies A.I.’s No-Win Politics

Political debates have flared across Chile over artificial intelligence. Should the nation pour billions into A.I. and risk public backlash, or risk being left behind?
Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.

China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.
U.S. to Take Control of More Companies to Counter China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dominance of rare earths calls for a more assertive American industrial policy.
What Happens When Claudia Conway, Maddie Block and Children of Politicians Speak Out

The conversation heats up on social media.
Mamdani Seeks to Charm New York’s Most Powerful Capitalists

Key power brokers attacked Zohran Mamdani and raised millions for his leading opponent in the Democratic primary. Now many are talking to him behind the scenes.