E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.Read More
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.Read More
Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore.
The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.Read More
U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.Read More
Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents
Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.Read More
Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts
For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.Read More
What to know about the report.
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.Read More
An Interview With the President
Four New York Times reporters sat down with President Trump for a nearly two-hour interview.Read More
What to Know About the Protests in Iran
Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.Read More
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.Read More