COMMENTARY So "centrism" is back and neoliberalism will save us from fascism. Cool story, bro — but we've heard it before Donald Trump greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz upon arrival at the White House, June 5, 2025. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)"); ...

President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping effort to look into whether White House aides unlawfully governed on behalf of former President Joe Biden — scrutinizing the use of mechanical signatures, questions about Biden’s mental fitness, and how the executive branch functioned without...

Recent increases in 30-year Treasury yields have raised concerns about the stability of America’s economy. Experts warn that without fiscal reforms, the U.S. could face deeper economic turmoil and recession. Factors such as rising inflation, trade tensions, and high federal debt contribute to these fears, with market signals indicating investor apprehension. Political tariffs and uncertain policy responses further complicate the economic outlook, emphasizing the need for coherent government action to maintain bond market stability and prevent a recession.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump alleged Thursday that officials in Joe Biden ‘s administration might have in effect forged their boss’s signature and taken broad actions he wasn’t aware of — while acknowledging he had no evidence that actually happened.Meeting in the Oval Offic...

Home / Trump’s push for procurement reform faces familiar hurdlesPosted inFrom the Magazine by Sandra ErwinJune 5, 2025June 2, 2025 Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy speaks Feb.

American satellite imaging companies are witnessing a boom in demand from unexpected customers: those based abroad.Earth observation satellite operators such as Maxar Intelligence, BlackSky, Planet Labs and Capella Space are increasingly looking beyond traditional United States government custome...

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Health • 3 min read Budget cuts to the US National Institutes of Health and other agencies were first revealed in April.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc./Getty Images See all topicsA budget proposal for the US Department of Health and Human Services details extensive cuts to funding for the Natio...

The U.S. State Department has proposed a major reorganization reflected in a congressional notification, leading to significant program and staff reductions. The changes aim to streamline bureaucracy, cut ideological programs, and reshape American diplomacy, including a dismantling of USAID functions and shifts in refugee and migration offices. Critics argue this is a dismantling rather than streamline, especially concerning Afghan resettlement efforts.