Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her…
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The Mayor Is In: Mamdani Drops by to Hear Complaints About Landlords.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the third “rental rip-off” hearing in New York City, sitting down with three tenants to hear…
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major…
What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against…
Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses
The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was…
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn’t Running for Office
The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for…
New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked
Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge…