Trump Approves Expansion of Scandal-Hit Coal Mine
Environmental groups had opposed expanding a Montana mine previously caught up in allegations of cocaine trafficking and the faked kidnapping of an executive.Read More
Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed
President Trump’s decision to pull a close associate of Elon Musk’s out of the running to run NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.Read More
In Chaotic Economy, Hiring Remained Steady in May
Employers added 139,000 jobs last month, continuing a steady run of hiring despite policy turmoil. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent.Read More
Africans See Trump’s New Travel Ban as ‘A Big Slap in the Face’
Seven of the 12 countries on President Trump’s new list are on the continent, where some said the policy was discriminatory and would unfairly affect their future.Read More
Trump Has Power, a Big Megaphone and Billions to Spend. So Does Musk.
President Trump is locked in a showdown with the world’s richest man, who is far from a typical opponent.Read More
Some Trans Troops, Facing Trump’s Deadline, Opt to Stay and Fight
The Trump administration wants transgender troops out of the military, and set a June 6 deadline to go voluntarily. Some have accepted; others vowed to stay and contest the ban.Read More
Can We Trust a Jobs Report From the Trump Administration? Yes, With Caveats.
Current and former employees at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and other agencies say they have confidence in the numbers.Read More
If Elon Musk and Donald Trump Make Up, Don’t Be Surprised
For all the insults that Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump traded on Thursday, don’t be surprised if they make up again days from now. In the meantime, they both benefit.Read More
Coal and Gas Plants Kept Open Under Trump’s Energy Emergency
The grid operators that draw power from the plants said they never asked for them to remain open, and consumers may have to absorb extra costs.Read More
China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue
Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.Read More