Politics

Chris Christie doubles down on Trump attacks and Social Security cuts

Former New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie launched his latest blitz against Donald Trump on “Fox News…

Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum says he does not want to engage in ‘every culture war topic’

North Dakota governor and Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) discussed his 2024 platform in a Sunday interview on NBC’s…

Yellen had a ‘constructive visit’ to China with opportunities for ‘more frequent contacts’ in the future, she says

After a high stakes four-day trip to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she had a “constructive visit” and…

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders…

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit

U.S. President Joe Biden will arrive in Britain on Sunday for a brief visit during which he will meet British…

Yellen says ‘direct’ and ‘productive’ Beijing talks a step forward in putting U.S.-China ties on ‘surer footing’

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 10 hours of meetings with Chinese officials in two days were “direct, substantive and…

Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agenda

President Joe Biden leaves on Sunday for Europe, where he will spend time in three nations tending to alliances that…

Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Iowa Republicans have scheduled the party’s presidential nominating caucuses for Jan. 15, 2024, putting the first votes of the next…

Yellen stresses ‘fair’ rules, communication in Beijing meetings

The United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, must compete fairly and communicate closely to avoid misunderstandings, U.S.…

The unemployment rate among Black workers increased in June for the second month in a row

The overall U.S. unemployment rate declined in June, but a negative trend among Black workers may be emerging, according to…