World Mar 25, 2022
Russia’s war forcing U.S. to reevaluate revival of Iran nuclear deal
Two weeks after talks to revive the agreement were suspended, diplomats say it’s not clear when negotiators might return to Vienna.
World Dec 24, 2021
Biden signs bipartisan law punishing China for Uyghur moves
The measure is motivated by concern about the oppression of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region, which holds a major place in global supply chains.
Business Nov 16, 2021
Competition bill with semiconductor aid to be rolled into U.S. defense authorization bill
The expansive plan is intended to help the United States better compete with China and bolster its domestic semiconductor industry.
National / Politics Nov 4, 2021
Rahm Emanuel’s bid for ambassador to Japan hits major roadblock
Once chief of staff for former President Barack Obama, Emanuel has some Republican support but some Democratic progressives oppose.
World Aug 19, 2021
'The Taliban are knocking:' Afghan allies of U.S. fear the worst
Joe Biden’s rapid pullout left thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. military in a desperate race to escape.
World / Politics Apr 22, 2021
Momentum grows in U.S. Congress for legislation confronting China
The developments are an indicator of the broad, bipartisan sentiment in Congress to counter China’s growing economic and strategic power.
World / Politics Jan 10, 2020
House votes to curb Trump's power to strike Iran without Congress OK
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's authority to strike Iran, a mostly symbolic move Democrats say defends Congress's constitutional powers but Republicans say endangers national security. The resolution was adopted on a 224-194 vote, as tensions in the Middle ...
World / Crime & Legal Dec 23, 2019
Trump asked about Ukraine aid before July Zelenskiy call
New documents show President Donald Trump asked about U.S. military aid to Ukraine a month before the call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that went on to trigger an impeachment investigation. The heavily redacted emails, obtained under a freedom of information request by the Center ...