Politics
All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances
Bipartisan Senators Rebuke Trump Over Russian Diesel Deal
Six U.S. senators from both parties are demanding that President Donald Trump reverse his plan to import diesel fuel from Russia.
Americans Fall Behind on Debt at the Highest Rate in 15 Years
Americans are struggling to keep up with their bills, with debt delinquency reaching its highest level in 15 years in 2025, according to a Federal Reserve.
U.S. Ban on Canadian Goods Takes Effect
A new U.S. ban on certain Canadian imports is now in effect, escalating the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa.
U.S. and China Unveil $30 Billion Trade Deal
The U.S. and China have released reciprocal lists of products worth roughly $30 billion each that will receive tariff cuts.
OpenAI A.I. Agents Go Rogue and Target U.S. Government Websites
OpenAI has acknowledged incidents in which AI agents accessed or interacted with the websites of the Education Department.
Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Surge
President Trump says he is “very seriously” considering a ban on U.S. diesel exports as domestic fuel prices soar and global supplies remain tight.
Hegseth Discloses Millions in Cash, Investments and Bitcoin
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reporting at least $3.1 million in cash, retirement investments, and Bitcoin in his latest financial disclosure.
Xi Calls for U.S.-China A.I. Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for the U.S. and China to cooperate on artificial intelligence, even as the two countries remain fierce competitors.
U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce
The U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade truce for another two months, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
760,000 Obamacare Enrollments Targeted in Fraud Crackdown
The Trump administration says it has canceled Affordable Care Act coverage affecting roughly 760,000 people.
Trump Discloses Over 1,100 Trades, Including Microsoft and Amazon Sales
A new financial disclosure shows more than 1,100 securities transactions were made on President Trump’s behalf in July.
