The room buzzed with an intensity that mirrored the ambition of the announcement. In the heart of Washington, under the iconic dome of the Capitol, leaders and visionaries gathered to celebrate a partnership that promised…
While Trump has yet to act on his multiple tariff threats, it’s likely he will. So fear lingers that US president’s aggressive trade posture will sow global disorder, depressing growth and roiling markets, particularly if…
The Trump administration pressed ahead Monday with rebranded plans to make it easier to fire certain federal workers. In a memorandum to all federal agencies, the Office of Personnel Management spelled out guidance for what is now called “Schedule Career/Policy.” The name amends what was called “Schedule F” when the idea was initiated at the…
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff is joining the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, the firm announced Monday, picking up the legal career he put on pause when his wife, former Vice President Kamala Harris, joined the 2020 Democratic ticket. Emhoff will advise the global firm’s corporate clients on crises such as “sensitive investigations”…
When President Donald Trump signed the pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, many 2028 Democratic hopefuls didn’t acknowledge it. And few got sucked into an outrage cycle over Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during Trump’s inauguration celebration. This week provided some clues about an emerging approach that’s coming to define Democrats at the outset of Trump’s second…
President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the federal workforce have injected a fresh wave of anxiety among employees across the bureaucracy — stoking fears the president is coming for their jobs. Just a few days into Trump’s second term, some federal workers are contemplating quitting. Others are preparing to file grievances with their unions or…
That President Donald Trump had, during electioneering campaign, clearly voiced his ‘America First’ policy is no news. For once, Trump’s emphasis on MAGA (Make America Great Again) ideology and fewer rules for American citizens have…
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is looking to…
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best…
Trump’s return is widely seen as disruptive. He did not disappoint, signing a rash of executive orders on Day One of his second term. Some of these will face legal challenges. But many will survive….
