Tax Cuts Now, Benefit Cuts Later: The Timeline in the Republican Megabill
Republicans deferred some of their most painful spending cuts until after the midterm elections.
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A Bill That’s Big for Fossil Fuels, Not So Beautiful for Clean Energy
The Republican legislation muscled through Congress will reshape American’s energy landscape. Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers.
ECB Officials See a Chance for Europe to Compete With U.S. and China
Central bankers who gathered in Portugal this week focused on ways that Europe could improve its competitiveness with the United…
Trump Policy Bill Clears Congress After House G.O.P. Quells Revolt
After a tumultuous day, an overnight cliffhanger of a vote and a record-breaking speech, Republicans finally managed to wear down…
Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine
Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an…
Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure
The aging Tibetan spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum that might arise…
Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan
More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on…
Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump
It was still unclear whether the latest U.S.-backed effort can overcome the most entrenched sticking point between Israel and Hamas.
Dalai Lama Succession: How the Next Tibetan Spiritual Leader Will Be Chosen
The Tibetan spiritual leader may announce a succession plan intended to thwart Chinese interference.