In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
The eastern province of Deir al-Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage…
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Opinion: Trump wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts. Here’s how that would affect regular Americans
Especially if they come with reductions to Medicaid, food stamps and other safety net programs, the policy will make the…
Column: Many will lie about the consequences of Trump’s tariffs. The markets won’t
When the president announced tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, stocks tumbled, responding to economic realities that politicians and their…
Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary
A key Senate committee supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human…
Can Elon Musk shut down a federal agency? Yes, if presidential rule replaces constitutional governance
Musk's takeover of USAID tests the principle of constitutional rule versus presidential power. ...
‘Shadow government’? Billionaire Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
Billionaire Elon Musk was the focus of many in Washington this week, as his Department of Government Efficiency slashed at…
China, gaining ground in Latin America, spies opportunity in Trump’s chaotic foreign policy
China has begun to challenge U.S. hegemony in Latin America. The chaos of the Trump presidency may present it a…
‘Get on it AY-sep!’ Foreign words have invaded Korea. The government is fighting back
How do you say "deepfake," "ASAP" and "digital" in Korean? The fight to keep foreign words from diluting the language…
Column: Trump is creating an imperial presidency — and he’s doing it by decree
Trump has been back in the White House for two weeks and is already remaking the federal government — and…