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

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.
Why Some Executives Wish E.S.G. ‘Just Goes Away’

Why Some Executives Wish E.S.G. ‘Just Goes Away’

The environmental, social and corporate governance investment trend is booming, but it has also become a big distraction for business leaders.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur

Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur

The release of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents by the House Ways and Means Committee shows heavy losses from his own ventures as he continued to cash in on inherited assets.