Government and politics

Inside the tax battles Tim Walz fought — and won — in Minnesota

Six years before Tim Walz was tapped to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, he was busy running for…

Top Republicans call on Trump to stop insulting Harris, refocus on policy

Former President Donald Trump is facing a wave of calls from Republican supporters to focus his political attacks against Vice…

UAW hits Musk, Trump with federal labor charges over union-busting comments

The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President…

Elon Musk, Donald Trump event on X crashes site, Tesla CEO blames cyberattack

Elon Musk’s much-hyped interview of former President Donald Trump on the social media platform X was nearly derailed early on…

Harris economic policy draws on Biden White House alums Brian Deese, Mike Pyle

Economist Brian Deese has begun advising Vice President Kamala Harris as she develops her economic policy plan, according to three…

Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits

When Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president last month, the Tesla founder and chief executive backed a candidate who…

Trump returns to X ahead of Elon Musk interview, weighing down Trump Media stock

Elon Musk will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday evening on social media platform X, the latest collaboration between…

White House launches broad new regulatory effort, as Harris prepares to unveil economic plan

The Biden administration on Monday unveiled a new, multi-agency regulatory initiative to target corporate practices that officials claim are designed…

U.S. sends more forces and military hardware to the Middle East in anticipation of Iranian attack on Israel

The U.S. is sending more troops and military hardware to the Middle East as it seeks to increase the resources…

Harris edges out Trump on who voters trust more with the economy, new poll finds

Vice President Kamala Harris is catching up to former President Donald Trump on the number of voters who trust her…