Are energy lockdowns on the way? When the war in Iran kicked off and energy prices spiked, there was some chatter from media outlets and think tanks that it was a possibility. But then nothing really happened. Or at least nothing happened in the United States — at least not yet. Personally, I was somewhat […]
President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to “make a deal” or face a complete blockade. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” he posted on Truth Social in January. The Communist regime in Cuba has been a thorn in the U.S.’s side for almost 70 years. While its revolutionary […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Had it been successful, the shooting at the White House […]
Did you hear about the Egyptian family being cruelly targeted by the Trump administration, for some reason? Well, at least that’s the impression created by a Texas Tribune social media post published last weekend. The news organization, which boasts of its “nonpartisan newsroom” tasked with “informing” Texans, framed the story this way: “An Egyptian family […]
The Biden administration had a simple explanation for why housing became unaffordable: blame the landlords. As prices climbed and buyers were squeezed out, officials and allies avoided harder questions about inflation, interest rates, and supply. The Trump administration is now moving in a different direction. In late April, it announced that the Federal Housing Administration, […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is pushing back on a proposal to spend as much as $400 million in taxpayer money to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, arguing that Congress needs to rein in its deficit spending at a time of historically high national debt. Scott told NBC News on Monday evening that...
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s exit as Labor secretary last week amid a wave of misconduct allegations is raising questions about the fledgling coalition between Republicans and labor. The next moves from the administration and from Republicans more broadly will determine whether the political alliance and appeal to union workers that boosted President Trump in 2024 has fizzled out, or...
What happened on Saturday was no conspiracy. It was a potential tragedy fueled by a cultural fixation on conspiracy theories and prevented by the quick actions of the Secret Service.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is pushing back after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded he be fired over an “expectant widow” joke made days before the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner. The comedian clarified that the quip was about their age difference, not a call to violence. “It was a very light...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are undertaking the first state visit to the United States by a British monarch in nearly 20 years, in a time of political tension between the two countries, and the visit is seen as an important tool of diplomacy to improve relations.
In today’s issue: Tensions between the U.S. and the United Kingdom are simmering as King Charles III prepares to address Congress today, from President Trump’s frustrations toward NATO amid the Iran war to tumult in bilateral trade. Eyes will be on how the king seeks to alleviate these strains, and how much — directly or...
