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Why Did The U.S. Impose New Sanctions On Nicaraguan Officials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Monday, saying the action was linked to Rivera’s death while in government custody.
China And North Korea Vow Stronger Strategic Ties
Xi told Kim that China’s commitment to its longstanding partnership with North Korea would not change regardless of shifts in the international environment.
Pope Leo Calls War A Failure Of Diplomacy Amid Israel-Iran Escalation
He stressed that peace requires diplomatic courage, ethical responsibility and a commitment to dialogue.
Analysts Warn Oil Prices May Rise Despite China’s Demand Slowdown
China cut crude imports from 11.7 million barrels per day in February to less than 9 million barrels per day by late May
How Will Amazon’s Corning Deal Boost AI Data Centers In America
The long-term deal will support the construction and connectivity of Amazon’s AI-focused data centers while creating about 1,000 jobs at Corning’s manufacturing facilities in North Carolina.
The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country
Cost of living leads Americans' concerns by a wide margin, with the U.S.-Iran conflict now in the top three.
The Home Front
Xi staged a year of pressure on Japan for an audience at home, and lost the one abroad
The Boxed-In Giant
On the map that decides a war over Taiwan, China is the trapped one, and Xi tightened the trap himself
$85 Billion In Tariff Refunds Hangs On A Court Date
After the Supreme Court voided the emergency tariffs, importers are still waiting to be paid back, and Tuesday may clarify when.
The Clock Is Running On China's Rare-Earth Truce
Beijing's one-year suspension expires in November, just as the first Western magnet capacity comes online.
Oil Sticks In The Low $90s As Hormuz Stays Shut
A US-Iran deal keeps slipping over Lebanon, leaving the Gulf's chokepoint closed into a fourth month.
Chip Selloff Hands Wall Street Its Worst Day In Months
A hot jobs report revived Fed-hike fears, sending the Nasdaq down 4.2% and semiconductors into a rout.
The Nation's Pulse: Americans' Top Priorities And The Direction Of The Country
Cost of living leads Americans' concerns by a wide margin, with the U.S.-Iran conflict now in the top three.
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
Inside The Wire
Americans want China out of the land, the supply chain, and the phone. The agreement is broad, and it is defensive.
Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine’s General Staff said it had struck the Saratov oil refinery on the Volga River, causing a large fire
IRGC Launches Retaliatory Strike On U.S. Base Following Bandar Abbas Operation
As reported by CNN, the exchange follows a U.S. operation near the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Control Station After Drone Attack On Commercial Ship
According to reports from CBS News and CNN, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones operating near the Strait of Hormuz
Russia Starting To Lose Ground In Ukraine
Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks
Working Through College No Longer Works Like It Once Did
The gap between wages and higher education costs has widened sharply since 1970, raising fresh questions about affordability and student debt.
Many Degrees Aren’t Leading To Degree-Level Jobs
Criminal justice, performing arts, and liberal arts rank among the most underemployed majors, underscoring growing concerns about college ROI
‘All DC Needed Was Trump’: Revitalization Of Nation’s Capital Shows Decline Is A Choice
I’d argue that the Trump administration’s attempted revitalization of Washington is essential to the success of the “Make America Great Again.”
Conservatives Miss The Point On Marijuana
Myth proffered by cannabis advocates is that legalizing the drug would improve the lives of African Americans
Civilizations Are Transaction Costs
Nations do require active construction; civilizations do cluster around shared cultural traditions.
Democrat Xavier Becerra Moves On In High-Stakes Governor Contest
The race remained highly competitive among Becerra, Republican Steve Hilton, and businessman Tom Steyer as election officials continued processing ballots.
The Affordability Crisis Is A Sovereign Debt Problem
The affordability crisis in housing, healthcare, and education is not a market failure
Brazil’s Public-Sector Supersalaries: The State As Inequality’s Overlooked Engine
The conventional cure for inequality is almost always more government
The Great Disconnect: When Wealth And Productive Ability Diverge
Even a small sampling of Ms. Wood’s television appearances and reporting reveals little aptitude for investing or critical reasoning
Analysts Warn Oil Prices May Rise Despite China’s Demand Slowdown
China cut crude imports from 11.7 million barrels per day in February to less than 9 million barrels per day by late May
No Deadline. Endless Counting. No Trust.
Nine justices face a simple question: when does it end?
Trump Says Nothing — And Means Everything
Conflicting signals on the Iran war may be a deliberate strategy of strategic ambiguity.
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Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
The Blueprint
Trump has asked the Middle East to sign a single sweeping settlement with Israel, and one day perhaps with Iran. The structure he describes could take years to build, if it rises at all. But someone has finally drawn it.
The American Kill Line
The viral Chinese meme that explains everything wrong with Beijing's reading of America.