U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The trade case is coming at a pivotal moment, before a meeting next week between President Trump and China’s leader.
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Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War
After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts.
1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025
The Trump administration's spending cuts have hit many nonprofits hard. michaelquirk/iStock via Getty Images PlusAbout one-third of U.S. nonprofit service providers experienced a disruption in their government funding in the first half of 2025.
Oil Prices Dropped 18%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry
Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as the global supply has remained strong and demand has been slow to grow.
The U.S. Struggles to Break Out From China’s Grip on Rare Earths
The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work.
Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.
Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.
Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured − here’s what to do before the next fire
Many people who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire were underinsured. The Washington Post/GettyImagesMost Colorado homeowners do not have enough insurance coverage to rebuild their house after a total loss.
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Sea walls now ring much of the Marshall Islands' capital, Majuro, as the ocean rises. Lt. Anna Maria Vaccaro/U.S. Coast GuardIn the Marshall Islands, where the land averages only 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level, people are acutely aware of climate change.
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How a Long Government Shutdown Could Leave Scars on the Economy
The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy.
Trump Hopes Argentina Can Help Bring Down Beef Prices
President Trump’s plan to import red meat runs counter to his philosophy of increasing domestic production, and has angered cattle ranchers in the United States.
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