U.S. Steel Acquisition Proposal Tests Biden’s Industrial Policy
The president is under pressure from Democrats and Republicans to block the sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel, which could upset a key foreign ally. Share full article U.S. Steel announced…
January 2024
EU’s Michel to run in election, will leave post mid-July
EU Council President Charles Michel will run in the election for European Parliament in June and will leave his post mid-July if he gets elected, he said in an interview…
Michigan Republicans Hold Disputed Vote to Remove Party Leader
The effort to oust the state’s controversial G.O.P. chair after infighting and financial troubles faces challenges from her allies and is likely headed to the courts. Share full article Kristina…
Defense Secretary Austin Kept White House in the Dark About His Hospitalization
Lloyd J. Austin III issued a statement Saturday night saying, “I take full responsibility for my decision about disclosure.” Share full article Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III was admitted…
On Jan. 6 Anniversary, Trump Repeats Lie That 2020 Election Was Stolen
In a two-hour speech in Newton, Iowa, the former president said those who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 20
Biden to Deliver State of the Union Address on March 7
Speaker Mike Johnson invited the president to address a joint session of Congress on an unusually late date. Share full article President Biden’s address will come after a pair of…
Fact-Checking Trump and Others’ Sparring Over Social Security and Medicare
The top presidential candidates are vowing to protect the entitlement programs for current seniors, though some have floated changes for younger generations. But they’ve muddied each other’s current positions. Share…
Clashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024
In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden…
France bids farewell to ex-EU chief Delors
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (5 January) praised former finance minister and European Union leader Jacques Delors at a state funeral, saying he had “reconciled Europe with its future”.…
Trump Targets Nikki Haley in Sharpest Attacks Yet
At a campaign event in Iowa, former President Donald J. Trump denounced Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, as the choice of corporate and political elites. Share full…