Tim Scott’s Run for President Shines a Spotlight on Black Republicans
The South Carolina senator’s bid for the White House — as the sole Black Republican in the Senate — could raise not only his profile, but those of Black conservatives across the country.Read More
Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap
For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety.Read More
Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality.Read More
The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.Read More
Why Does Ukraine Want F-16s?
Ukraine’s air force already includes a sizable contingent of fighter jets, but they come with a few problems.Read More
Why Many Hawaiians Are Making Las Vegas Their Home
The scenery can’t compare. So why are Hawaiians increasingly moving there?Read More
DeSantis Avoids Talk of Abortion Ban on the Trail
The Florida governor is reluctant to talk about the restrictive law he signed as he seeks to attract support from across the Republican Party.Read More
Russia’s Latest Sanctions on U.S. Officials Turn to Trump Enemies
Among the 500 people singled out for travel and financial restrictions were Americans seen as adversaries by former President Donald J. Trump.Read More
Wagner Chief Says Bakhmut Is Taken; Ukraine Rejects Claim
The head of the Russian paramilitary group said his forces had captured the eastern city, a claim Ukrainian officials were quick to deny even as they called the situation “critical.”Read More
What’s De-risking and How Does It Compare to Decoupling
The newly fashionable term, reflecting an evolution in the discussion over dealing with a rising, assertive China, has a vexing history in financial policy.Read More
