Trump Allies Draw Up Plans to Blunt Fed’s Independence

Some Trump advisers argue that the president should be consulted on interest-rate decisions and have the authority to oust the Fed chair. Read More

World News

Having a team in the world’s ... more over the years, a semi-secret web of tunnels in central London could open to the public in 2027. A pier operation being assembled by U.S. service members ... Read More

Christie’s Most Committed New Hampshire Allies Not Sold on Haley

but some of his most ardent allies tell National Review they're not ready to get behind the former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. — and may never be. Haley has level-set expectations in Iowa ... Read More

Amid War in Middle East, Ukraine Fights to Keep U.S. and Allies’ Focus

DAVOS, Switzerland—As Ukraine girds for the third year ... World Economic Forum, where the Middle East and Ukraine wars will be central topics. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief ... Read More

U.S. allies fear a Trump win would continue to destabilize the world

LONDON (AP) — As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election, America’s allies are bracing ... flashpoints around the world, from Ukraine to the Middle ... Read More

President Macron Says France and Its Allies 'Could Have Stopped' the 1994 Rwanda Genocide

President Macron Says France and Its Allies 'Could Have Stopped ... himself being held back in France by World War II commemorations that day. In recent years, France has also increased efforts ... Read More

The Latest | Officers were about to alert construction crew when bridge collapsed

Petersen says U.S. importers are increasingly shifting to West Coast ports which in turn may have their own back-ups. “You get ... about 11.3 million vehicles a year across the bridge, which ... Read More

Political News

Student protesters demand a divestment in funding from businesses they say are profiting from Israel's war in Gaza. ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the economics. Read More

Ukraine’s Allies Not Giving Enough Air Defence, Minister Says

Ukraine’s Allies Not Giving Enough Air Defence, Minister Says By Andrew Gray ... fund for Ukraine over five years – Kuleba said he welcomed support but it should represent new funds and ... Read More

News & Values

Behind the news ... divided world? Discover how through global news stories. None of us should be shocked when Doris Kearns Goodwin says something profound. Reading Barbara Spindel’s Q&A today ... Read More

One of the world's oldest books goes up for auction

The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, which is believed to be one of the oldest texts in existence, is worth between $2.8 million to $3.8 million, according to Christie's auction ... over a 40-year period. Read More

Expect more joint South China Sea patrols, U.S. says ahead of summits with allies

WASHINGTON--More joint patrols can be expected in the South China Sea after drills by the United States, Australia, the Philippines and Japan last weekend, U.S ... Japan’s NHK World Television ... Read More