Category: United States Politics and Government

Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?

Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
Democratic Socialists Celebrate Mayor Mamdani With a Rave in Brooklyn

Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
Big Changes Are Coming to Student Loans. Here’s What to Know if You’re Struggling.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video

A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-described citizen journalists.
Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026?

The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
Fed Minutes Detail Deep Divide on Timing of Further Rate Cuts

Officials at the central bank have splintered over whether rising unemployment or elevated inflation poses the bigger economic risk.
Judge Rules That Trump Administration Must Continue to Fund CFPB

The Trump administration had tried to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which acts as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system.
Trump Upended the Federal Government. The Full Scope of the Impact Is Still Unclear.

President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago.
Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB

Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.
Deaths in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants

Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.