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Why Trump’s firings at the CDC, jobs bureau, and Fed matter for America’s institutions
Firings at the CDC, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and pressure on the Fed mark a broader push to centralize presidential power.
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Tariff loophole on cheap imports has closed: What it means for American shoppers
The end of the $800 de minimis exemption means higher prices, shipping delays, and uncertainty for American buyers of foreign goods.
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Inside the Trump administration’s vaccine politics
Firings and resignations at the CDC expose how vaccine scepticism inside the White House is reshaping US public health policy.
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How a chatbot fuelled a Connecticut man’s paranoia and ended in a murder-suicide
How a Connecticut tech veteran’s delusions deepened through ChatGPT, ending in a tragedy that raises new questions about AI and mental health.
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Why China is racing to triple AI chip output in response to US export bans
New fabrication plants and Huawei-backed processors are central to Beijing’s plan to close the gap with Nvidia.
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Why John Bolton is under investigation for emails intercepted by a foreign government
The inquiry into Trump’s former national security adviser mixes classified material, foreign intelligence and political tensions.
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Why China’s dominance in rare earths is so hard for the West to break
Decades of state-backed investment and low-cost production have given Beijing control over the minerals vital to clean energy and defence.
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Why Trump is pressuring other countries to abandon climate goals
The US president is using tariffs, trade deals and threats to push fossil fuels abroad, alarming allies and scientists.
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Why Abbe Lowell has become the lawyer of choice for Trump’s biggest adversaries
Abbe Lowell has become the go-to defence attorney for high-profile figures under pressure from the Trump administration.
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How a housing official’s mortgage fraud crusade gave Trump a weapon against the Fed
Bill Pulte’s aggressive tactics at the Federal Housing Finance Agency fuelled the firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook.
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Why Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for journalists
Journalists endure hunger, displacement, and the constant threat of attack while documenting the war.
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Why Trump is targeting Smithsonian artworks and what they represent
The White House review of museum collections has sparked criticism from artists who say their works reflect America’s diverse narratives.
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Why Trump’s push to control the Fed could raise US borrowing costs instead of lowering them
Economists warn that politicising the central bank may erode its credibility, pushing up long-term inflation and interest rates.
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Trump wants to revamp the Fed. Here’s what that could mean for Americans
Mortgage rates, inflation and the overall economy all stand to be affected by attempts to erode the independence of the central bank.
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How Trump is using mortgage fraud allegations as a political weapon
New probes into Democrats’ mortgages mark an aggressive twist in opposition research.
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Trump’s third-country deportation policy: What it means and how other nations have tried it
A new US approach to immigration has sparked alarm at home and abroad, drawing comparisons with controversial policies in Australia, Britain, and Israel.
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What Ghislaine Maxwell said about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in her interview
The convicted trafficker denied claims of a “client list” and distanced Trump from Epstein.
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Abrego Garcia released from custody, but deportation threat remains
The Salvadoran man at the centre of a major immigration controversy is back with his family in Maryland, though the Trump administration has vowed to deport him again.
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Why the White House is targeting Smithsonian exhibits on slavery, sexuality and immigration
The Trump administration has escalated its pressure campaign on the nation’s largest museum network, demanding changes to what it calls “divisive” content.
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Why a judge ordered Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre to shut down
The Everglades facility for immigrant detainees faces dismantling after a federal court ruled it violated environmental law.
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How Trump's Ukraine peace plan fell apart in four days
Early optimism gave way quickly to shifting demands, frustration in Kyiv, and deadlocked diplomacy.
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Why the Trump administration is vetting all 55 million US visa holders
The US State Department maintains the higher reviews will make the country safer, but its critics argue it would result in discrimination and free speech risks.
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Why Taiwan is reconsidering nuclear power amid AI growth and China tensions
A vote to restore an old reactor reflects the island nation's energy challenges, booming chipmaker demand, and fears of a Chinese blockade.
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Why Russia is grabbing land in Ukraine as peace talks intensify
Client deals with the president and threats of punitive orders have drawn leading firms into unconventional pro bono agreements.
