Politics
All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances
Trump Targets Big Tech to Foot Bill for Power Grid Expansion
The Trump administration plans to push PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electricity grid, to force major technology companies to pay for new plants.
Warsh Surges as Trump Signals Hesitation on Fed Shakeup
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh emerged as the leading contender for Fed chair.
Tariff Threats Enter Trump’s Greenland Push
President Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. efforts related to Greenland.
Greenland Gridlock: Tense White House Talks End with No Deal
High-level talks between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland ended without a breakthrough, underscoring growing tensions over the Arctic island’s future.
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Greenland
The Trump administration is holding high-stakes talks with Greenlandic and Danish officials at the White House as the president renews his push for Greenland.
Fed Chair Powell Under Criminal Investigation Over HQ Renovation
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, focusing on whether he misled Congress.
Trump Targets Blue States Over Child-Care Fraud Claims
The Trump administration froze roughly $10 billion in federal funding for childcare and family assistance programs in five Democratic-led states.
Venezuela Oil Flows to U.S. ‘Forever,’ Trump Claims
President Trump said Venezuela will begin shipping sanctioned oil to the United States with an initial 30 million to 50 million barrels to be sold.
Europe Draws a Firm Line on Greenland
European leaders issued a joint statement rejecting President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland.
CDC Shakes Up Shot List for Children
The U.S. has sharply reduced the number of vaccines it broadly recommends for children, cutting the list to 11 diseases, effective immediately.
Maduro Claims Kidnapping in Non-Guilty Plea
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York federal court, claiming he was “kidnapped” by U.S. forces and calling himself a prisoner of war.
Venezuela Oil Future Questioned After Maduro Operation
The U.S. operation against Nicolás Maduro has renewed investor focus on who controls Venezuela’s oil industry and whether it can recover.
Nicolas Maduro, and Wife, to Appear in Federal Court Monday
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to appear in a New York federal court on Monday following their capture by U.S..
Trump Warns Iran to Make a Deal or Else
President Donald Trump said Monday he’s open to new military action against Iran if it rebuilds its ballistic missile stockpile or restarts its nuclear program.
Russian-Ukraine Peace Talks Continue
President Donald Trump said peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war moved closer after meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
The Kennedy Center Gets a Trumpian Rebrand
A board, appointed by President Donald Trump, voted to rename Washington’s performing arts venue the “Trump Kennedy Center,” immediately updating its branding.
Marijuana Goes from Reefer Madness to Reevaluation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, marking the biggest shift in U.S. cannabis policy.
