U.S. Trade Deficit Widens as February Import Rebound Outpaces Record Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened in February as a rebound in imports more than offset a surge in exports that reached record highs, adding to concerns that trade could weigh on economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. The overall trade gap increased 4.9% to $57.3 billion, compared with a revised $54.7 billion in […]
Artemis II Sends Four Astronauts Around the Moon in Historic Return to Deep Space
NASA has launched the first crewed mission toward the moon in more than half a century, marking the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts aboard NASA’s Space Launch […]
Trump Draws Cheers and Boos at Kennedy Center as His Overhaul of the Venue Deepens
President Donald Trump attended the opening night of the musical Chicago at the Kennedy Center on March 31, in a visit that highlighted both his growing control over the institution and the deep controversy surrounding its future. Trump drew applause as he arrived, though some members of the audience also booed. The mixed reaction reflected […]
In Unprecedented Move, Trump Attends High-Stakes Supreme Court Hearing on Immigration Policy
President Donald Trump made history on April 1, by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court. His visit centered on one of the most controversial policies of his current term: an executive order signed on his first day back in office that seeks to limit birthright citizenship for […]
New Proposal Would Shut Chinese Carmakers Out of the U.S. Market Entirely
A Republican senator is preparing legislation that would significantly expand the U.S. ban on Chinese automobiles, taking a much harder line than current rules by targeting not just imported vehicles, but also the software, hardware, and business partnerships tied to Chinese carmakers. Senator Bernie Moreno plans to introduce the bill next month, arguing that Washington […]
Europe Pushes Deeper Trade Cooperation With Washington as Tariffs and Minerals Stay in Focus
The European Union and the United States are continuing talks on critical minerals and tariffs, a sign that both sides are trying to stabilize trade ties after months of tension and avoid a broader economic confrontation. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic described his meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as “very positive” after the […]
Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Is Ahead of Schedule Despite Legal Challenge
President Donald Trump said the new White House ballroom project is moving faster than expected and costing less than planned, even as the construction faces legal and political opposition. Speaking aboard Air Force One on March 29, Trump said the ballroom was “ahead of schedule and under budget,” and pointed to new renderings as he […]
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Data on U.S. Gun Exports Tied to Cartels and Criminal Violence
Two senior Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Commerce Department for detailed information about U.S. exports of semi-automatic firearms, arguing that legally approved American gun sales may be helping fuel cartel violence and broader criminal activity across the Western Hemisphere. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Representative Gregory Meeks of New York asked Under Secretary of […]
BlackRock Backs IQM With $57 Million as Quantum Firm Prepares for U.S. Market Debut
Finnish quantum computing company IQM Quantum Computers has secured about 50 million euros, or roughly $57.6 million, in new venture financing from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, in a move designed to accelerate the company’s growth ahead of a planned U.S. stock market debut later this year. The financing will help IQM expand globally, […]
Homeland Security Funding Deal Collapses as Airport Disruptions and Pay Crisis Deepen
A new congressional effort to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security failed on March 27, 2026, leaving thousands of federal employees without pay and raising fears of worsening travel disruptions across the United States. Congress could not break a six-week deadlock over immigration enforcement funding, even after a day of dramatic […]
