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Demonstrators hold signs behind a barricade that say "HANDS OFF OUR UNIVERSITY," "DEFEND THE LAW," and "HANDS OFF OUR RESEARCH."
Demonstrators hold signs behind a barricade that say "HANDS OFF OUR UNIVERSITY," "DEFEND THE LAW," and "HANDS OFF OUR RESEARCH."

Trump’s Real Motives in Attacking U.S. Universities

How the president’s crackdown on higher education fits into his broader political program.

Donald Trump points toward a Tiktok logo on a dark phone screen.
Donald Trump points toward a Tiktok logo on a dark phone screen.

Trump Won’t Give Up (on) TikTok

The U.S. president has taken negotiations down to the wire to save the popular video-sharing app.

A pedestrian riding a bicycle looks at an electronic board in Tokyo.
A pedestrian riding a bicycle looks at an electronic board in Tokyo.

Trump Tariffs Target Both China and U.S. Allies in Asia

The move is a blow to China, but it could also harm U.S. interests in the region.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.

Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Trigger Global Outrage

While some countries hope to negotiate their way out of a trade war, others have pledged harsh retaliation.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York City.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York City.

Markets Greet Trump’s Tariffs With a Blizzard of Red Numbers

Stocks, the dollar, and crude oil are all down on fears of a trade war-induced slowdown.

People take part in a vigil against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.
People take part in a vigil against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sit in a Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sit in a Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington.

India’s Tesla Policy Is Inseparable From Trump

The Indian government’s tense economic relationship with Elon Musk is now highly political.

A camera looks down the length of an open freezer shelf of a grocery store aisle. A large sign above the display says "100% Aussie tender beef." Beyond the sign, cuts of meat wrapped in plastic are seen, slightly out of focus.
A camera looks down the length of an open freezer shelf of a grocery store aisle. A large sign above the display says "100% Aussie tender beef." Beyond the sign, cuts of meat wrapped in plastic are seen, slightly out of focus.

Are Tariffs the End of the Australian-U.S. Friendship?

Politicians of all stripes are tripping over each other to bash the U.S. trade war.

Anti-Trump demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 2024.
Anti-Trump demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 2024.

Trump vs. the Courts: Lessons From the World

Leaders have clashed with the judiciary in Brazil, Israel, Hungary, and Turkey. Here’s how that turned out. This article has an audio recording

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the Forum of Future Technologies in Moscow on Feb.14, 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the Forum of Future Technologies in Moscow on Feb.14, 2024.

Why Putin Is Stalling Trump on Ukraine

The Russian leader cannot afford to end the war he started.

Trump announces tariffs
Trump announces tariffs
Indian and Chinese soldiers greet one another in Ladakh.
Indian and Chinese soldiers greet one another in Ladakh.

China and India Haven’t Patched Things Up on the Border

Beijing seeks friendly ties with New Delhi—but only on nonnegotiable terms.

Donald Trump, Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, listen as former President George W. Bush speaks during the state funeral for former U.S. President George H. W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on December 5, 2018 in Washington.
Donald Trump, Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter, listen as former President George W. Bush speaks during the state funeral for former U.S. President George H. W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on December 5, 2018 in Washington.

The Deep Familiarity of Donald Trump

He’s not wrecking postwar U.S. foreign policy. He’s bringing it to its logical end.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump hold a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.
Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden.
Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Brings Even Bigger Tariffs Than Expected

Double-digit tariffs on nearly every trading partner will likely spark reprisals.

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