To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.Read More
EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban
After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.Read More
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.Read More
What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.Read More
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.Read More
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Pervades Long Island Suburbs
Migrant arrest rates have been high in places like Long Island, where federal agents benefit from stealth and the aid of local politicians.Read More
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.Read More
Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
Plus, how rainforests can bounce back.Read More
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.Read More
Abbott Uses Trump-Style Tactics, Threatens Houston, Dallas and Austin Over ICE Policy
Gov. Greg Abbott gave the leaders of Houston, Dallas and Austin until Wednesday to amend their policies to his liking, or return over $150 million in police funding.Read More