As Struggling Farmers Take On Debt, a Bailout From D.C. May Come Too Late
It could be months before they receive aid, well after the winter period when they talk to their bankers and make decisions about the planting ahead.Read More
The Fed Is Cutting Bank Oversight. Critics See Risks.
The regulator is cutting staff and easing oversight in ways that critics say might make supervisors less equipped to spot a crisis in advance, risking deeper damage to the economy.Read More
Trump Bows to Reality on Epstein Files Vote, in a Rare Retreat
Faced with a mass defection on a bill to demand the release of the Epstein files, the president rushed to avoid an embarrassing loss, suggesting a slip in his iron grip on the G.O.P.Read More
After Hundreds of Gazans Arrive on Mystery Flights, South Africa Asks How
A little-known group sold passage to desperate Palestinians who didn’t know their destination, catching the South African government by surprise.Read More
U.N. Security Council Adopts Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
Russia and China abstained. The vote provides a legal mandate for the Trump administration’s vision of how to move past the cease-fire to rebuild the war-ravaged enclave after two years of war.Read More
David Richardson, Acting FEMA Administration, Resigns
David Richardson had been on the job for six months. FEMA employees questioned his ability to lead the agency.Read More
A.I. Chatbots Are Changing How Patients Get Medical Advice
Frustrated by the medical system, some patients are turning to chatbots for help. At what cost?Read More
Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech
European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.Read More
A Plan for Private Jet Taxes Would Fund Climate Measures
A small group of countries is aiming to impose a fee on private jets and premium commercial fares. The revenue would help nations adapt to warming.Read More
E.P.A. Drastically Limits Protections for Wetlands
The proposal could strip federal protections from most U.S. wetlands, some of which feed drinking water systems.Read More