Trump Wanted to Abolish FEMA. His Own Advisers Disagree.
A panel convened by President Trump is said to have rejected the president’s idea that the agency should “go away.”Read More
After Shutdown, Labor Department Says Some Data is Gone for Good
Surveys were delayed and some cannot be collected at all, officials said, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates next month.Read More
December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show
The central bank’s decision to lower interest rates last month was more divisive than it first appeared as officials splintered over how to weigh a weakening labor market against rising inflation.Read More
Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington
David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.Read More
Melania Trump’s Green Gown Signals Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Ties
At the official dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance.Read More
Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal
Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his country’s economy.Read More
Netherlands Hands Back Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
Uncertainty over the availability of the company’s chips, which are used in cars and electronics, had added to concerns of a global shortage.Read More
Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board
Mr. Summers’ departure from the artificial intelligence company’s board followed revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Read More
Comey’s Lawyers Head to Court to Argue Vindictive Prosecution by Trump
James B. Comey’s lawyers are expected to argue that the Justice Department effectively allowed itself to be taken captive by the president’s desire for political revenge.Read More
Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August
The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.Read More