America’s research engine is bracing for a hard stop. The fight is not about pet projects or headline grants. It is about the unglamorous costs that keep science alive. The Trump administration’s push to slash…
For the first time since 2019, a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has traveled to Beijing in a mission aimed at stabilizing one of the world’s most important — and most strained — relationships.…
On August 29, 2025, the US closed the door on one of the most consumer-friendly rules in its import system: the de minimis exemption. For decades, this policy let Americans order goods worth up to…
On September 9, 2025, a pivotal shift in U.S.–Japan trade relations was confirmed: the United States will reduce tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts to 15 percent, effective within a week, according to a…
In late August, a curious absence from the public spotlight by President Donald Trump triggered widespread speculation about his health. For nearly a week, there were no public appearances, no press briefings, and a blank…
New York, September 1, 2025 Under the night lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Naomi Osaka made a statement: she’s not just back, she’s back with purpose. The four-time Grand Slam champion overwhelmed No. 3 seed…
IntroductionBeijing In a startling convergence of power and provocation, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the largest military parade in the nation’s history today, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. The…
President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is preparing a new wave of sanctions on Russia, marking what he described as “phase two” of Washington’s economic campaign against the Kremlin. Speaking to reporters at…
Japan pushed back against a new US demand to buy more American rice, a last-minute condition that derailed this week’s negotiations and led chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa to cancel a planned trip to Washington.…
