In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump’s retreat
WASHINGTON — Hardly a month after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed his “Global Governance Initiative,” Beijing made its…
House approves bills to reshape Washington’s criminal justice system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Tuesday that would overhaul how youth who commit crimes are prosecuted…
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs lead to price hikes
Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as…
European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday with inflation back under control…
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of…
Supreme Court to consider if Trump has power to impose broad tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on…
Judge blocks effort to end protections for 1.1M Venezuelans and Haitians
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections…
Hiring slows in US as employers navigate in growing uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market, a pillar of U.S. economic strength since the pandemic, is crumbling…
A deadly strike marks a moment in Rubio’s long desire to confront Venezuela
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The deadly strike on a boat U.S. officials say was carrying drugs from Venezuela…
Kennedy tries to defend COVID-19 vaccine stance in Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour…
Trump sees ‘catastrophe’ unless justices say his tariffs are legal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is seeking a swift and definitive decision on tariffs from the Supreme…
Head of EU parliament trade committee has ‘doubts’ about deal with US, says it could be amended
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of the European Parliament’s trade committee said Wednesday he has “doubts” about…