How Trump and his family continue to profit from the presidency
A concise look at the business moves, cryptocurrency plays and policy ties that watchdogs say have produced billions for Donald Trump and…
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New poll shows Trump approval at historic low and growing Democratic advantage
A Times/Siena poll shows Trump at 37 percent approval and highlights erosion among young, nonwhite, and working-class voters as economic and foreign…
U.S. expended most high-end interceptors defending Israel during the Iran conflict
A Pentagon assessment reveals the United States launched more than 200 THAAD interceptors and over 100 ship-based missiles to protect Israel during…
Moscow lawyer accused of taking six million rubles to influence case
A Moscow lawyer has been arrested after reports say he accepted six million rubles to promise a client he could halt her…
Beijing summit marks shift to managed stability between the US and China
A former US ambassador argues the recent Beijing talks established a pragmatic, cautious phase focused on preventing crises rather than rebuilding deep…
U.S. cuts a brigade in Europe and pauses planned Poland deployment
The Pentagon's move to drop a brigade and cancel a scheduled Poland rotation has returned U.S. troop levels to 2026 norms and…
CRTC hikes streamer contributions to 15% and changes broadcaster rules
The CRTC announced on May 21, 2026 that major online platforms must allocate 15% of Canadian revenues to support Canadian content, changing…
Politics
How Trump’s push to oust Republican critics threatens his agenda
After recent primary upsets, ousted Republican critics may have incentive to block or complicate President Trump's legislative priorities in both the Senate…
How TrumpRx’s rapid growth prompted a TV clash and new low-cost generic listings
A contentious exchange on a daytime talk show collided with a White House announcement that added hundreds of generics to TrumpRx, raising…
How cuts to Western aid weakened Congo’s Ebola defenses
A reduction in international public health support has left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an outbreak of the Bundibugyo…
Trump’s Taiwan comments provoke strong response from China
China objects to proposed US engagement with Taiwan after president Trump signaled he might speak with President Lai and weighed a new…
Putin and Xi agree broad partnership while gas pipeline talks remain unresolved
Putin and Xi signed about 40 documents and echoed each other on security and global governance, but key energy and pricing details…
UN General Assembly affirms ICJ advisory opinion on climate duty
UN member states voted to welcome the ICJ advisory opinion, a milestone that bolsters legal and political pressure on governments to deliver…
Bezos praises Trump’s second term and rejects claims of influence buying
Jeff Bezos described President Donald Trump as more disciplined in a second term and pushed back against assertions that his companies altered…
Leaders agree on route but not terms for Power of Siberia 2 pipeline
After May 20, 2026 talks in Beijing, Russia and China agreed on the route for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline through…
Trump and Netanyahu disagree over Iran pact during heated phone call
A sharp phone exchange exposed a rift as Netanyahu denounced a pact aimed at ending hostilities with Iran while Trump stood by…