Since the November election, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York had preached patience in dealing with President Trump, favoring a more deliberative, compromise-building style that has guided her tenure. But…

It is a nightmare that plays out on the streets and subways every few months: A homeless person with a history of mental illness or violence falls through the cracks…

Yves here. The shaky state of the US grid is yet another indictment of neoliberalism, which over time produces underinvestment, particularly in long-term projects. Andrew Haldane has shown, for instance,…

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The leaders of Gulf Arab states are expected to strategize with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts on Friday in an effort to counter President Trump’s controversial proposal to redevelop Gaza…

The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past. Guests sipped champagne and snacked on lamb chops and collard…

Three buses exploded in Tel Aviv area parking lots on Thursday night, raising suspicions of an attempted, coordinated terrorist attack and prompting the Israeli authorities to halt all buses and…

Mass layoffs have begun across the city’s largest employer, tipping economic forecasts for the Washington, D.C., region toward recession. Real estate agents are bracing for a housing slump. And the…

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Yves here. This piece gives a useful overview of theory versus practice with tariffs. It also describes how the Trump bullying pattern of making threats and then maybe or maybe…