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 Announces New Trade Deal with Vietnam
President Trump has announced a new trade framework with Vietnam. The deal involves pausing reciprocal tariffs and agreeing to suspend duties on U.S. exports.
How a rift over regulation doomed the big bill’s ban on state AI laws
A stark disagreement over regulating AI in Republicans’ tax cut and spending bill is the latest tension among conservatives about whether to let states continue to put guardrails on emerging technologies or minimize such interference.
Zohran Mamdani Emerges Victorious in NYC Primary by 12 Points
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Queens assemblyman and self-described democratic socialist, officially clinched the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor.
Fed Chair Powell Blames Tariffs for No Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the Fed would likely have eased monetary policy by now if it weren’t for President Trump’s tariff plan.
Pharma Stocks Soar Amid Medicaid Cuts and Trump’s Price Pressure — Here’s Why
Amanda Chu of POLITICO reveals how lawmakers are betting millions on pharma stocks even as Trump threatens tariffs and demands steep drug price cuts. Watch!
Tesla Shares Drop as Trump/Musk Feud Persists
Tesla shares dropped 6% after President Trump suggested on Truth Social that DOGE should review the vast government subsidies received by Elon Musk’s companies.
What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill?
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
RFK Jr. Says U.S. Withdrawing from Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States is withdrawing its support from the global vaccine alliance Gavi.
‘Revenge Tax’ Removed from Trump’s Major Bill After Treasury Request
Congressional Republicans have removed the controversial Section 899 "revenge tax" provision from President Trump's major legislative package.
Trump Threatens to Sue The New York Times and CNN
President Trump has threatened to sue CNN and The New York Times after they published a preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment.
'Made in the USA' Tag Won't Be on Trump Smartphones
The Trump Organization has removed explicit “Made in the USA” language from its T1 smartphone webpage, replacing it with phrases like “American‑Proud Design".
Bipartisan bill aims to block Chinese AI from federal agencies
New legislation in Congress would block Chinese artificial intelligence systems from federal agencies.
Powell Stresses Fed's Primary Duty Amid Trump Criticism
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the Fed’s primary duty is to prevent a temporary inflation spike.
U.S. Airstrikes Set Back Iranian Nuclear Program by Months
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment found that American airstrikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months rather than destroying it.
Why New York City is using ranked choice voting in its mayoral primary
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's how it works.
$400M Stock Buyback Approved by Trump Media
Trump Media & Technology Group, parent company of Truth Social and Truth.Fi, announced a stock buyback of up to $400 million.
Will Iran Retaliate After U.S. Military Strike?
The U.S. military’s strike on three Iranian nuclear sites prompted pressing questions about the remaining strength of Tehran’s nuclear program.
