List of United States articles
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An illustration shows red tape lines crossing over and entrapping a semiconductor chip. Is It Too Late to Slow China’s AI Development?
The U.S. has been trying to keep its technological lead through export restrictions, but China is closing the gap.
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks as U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) listens at a media conference on the release of McCarthy-era records on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 5, 2003. When Republicans Did Something About the Abuse of Power
How one courageous senator turned the tide on McCarthyism.
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An elderly man and woman sit on the ground, the man on his knees as he sorts through something on the ground. Behind him are a rusted cart and bicycle in front of a paint-smeared concrete wall and a battered corrugated metal sign with the words USAID: From the American people" on it. What Trump’s New Budget Says About U.S. Foreign Policy
The president wants to significantly pull back on many of America’s traditional global engagements while spending more on the border and defense.
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U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Trump’s Trade Talks Are Unlikely to Resolve Tariff Woes Anytime Soon
Trade deals require lots of time and attention to detail. Making nearly 200 of them in 90 days is unrealistic.
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An illustration shows a coffeepot in the center of a sea of coffee with an American hand poking out of it. In the sea of coffee are four coffee cups with various figures floating in them with spoons as oars. How Americans Learned to Love Coffee
The beginnings of a beautiful friendship.
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Viola Davis in a tank top and combat pants rushes forward while holding a gun. Behind her are bodies on the floor in a living space with a stairway in the background. Hollywood Grapples With an Unfamiliar America
Three new action movies struggle to navigate the United States’ uneasy role in the world.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te walks past soldiers at a naval base in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2024. Trump Should Rein In Taiwan
President Lai Ching-te’s rhetoric increases the risk of war with China.
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U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz looks at his phone as he prepares for a TV interview at the White House in Washington on May 1. Trump Announces Cabinet Reshuffle in Signalgate Fallout
Mike Waltz has been ousted as national security advisor and now faces a confirmation fight for U.N. ambassador role.
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Trump sits in an armchair on a stage in front of an American flag, propped heavily on one armrest as he leans to be closer to the crowd as he speaks. The backs of heads of half a dozen audience members are visible in the foreground. What’s Actually on the Table in Trump’s Promised Trade Deals?
Negotiating is a drawn-out process—and the first step is deciding what to talk about.
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U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a cabinet meeting in the White House in Washington, D.C. Rubio’s Reorganization Plan Is a Wrecking Ball
The State Department revamp goes far beyond streamlining—it will devalue human rights and strip away critical expertise.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following a meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea in Tokyo on March 22. Trump’s Volatility Is Pushing Asia Toward Beijing
But fears over China’s intentions could limit its regional gains.
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Trump and Netanyahu stand shoulder to shoulder as they pose for media. Netanyahu smiles slightly; Trump has a serious expression and gestures with one hand. The hood of a vehicle with a small American flag displayed on it is visible in the foreground Trump Should Not Give Israel a Pass on Gaza Blockade
By doing so, he makes Palestinian suffering U.S. policy.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office in Washington on April 23. A Surprising Realist POV on Trump
Emma Ashford: “This isn’t some abrupt shift or aberration.”
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U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Jan. 21. How Trump Could Use Tariffs to Attract Investment
The administration already has a blueprint—and now needs to make it work.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27. Trump’s First 100 Days Reveal a ‘Strongman’s’ Unprecedented Weakness
No U.S. president has ever surrendered global power so quickly.
