Biden gives tech’s toughest critics seats at the policy table
An influx of tech antitrust hardliners in the Biden administration signals a new toughness on tech from the Democrats. Why…
U.S. economy adds eye-popping 379,000 jobs in February
Good news for your Friday: the economy added a whopping 379,000 jobs in February — far outpacing expectations. Why it…
Editors’ Picks: 15 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons to a Virtual Visit With Kenny Scharf
Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events. In light of the global health…
U.S. notified Israel in advance about strike on Iran-backed militia facilities in Syria
The Biden administration notified Israel in advance about the airstrike against an Iranian-backed Shiite militia base on the Syrian-Iraqi border…
Merrick Garland vows to lead Capitol attack prosecutions if confirmed as attorney general
Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland will pledge to take the lead in prosecuting those charged over the U.S. Capitol siege…
Several Republican and Democratic lawmakers emerge as troublemakers
Several Republican and Democratic lawmakers are emerging as troublemakers within their parties and political thorns for their leadership. Why it…
Biden opts for five-year extension of New START nuclear treaty with Russia
President Biden will seek a five-year extension of the New START nuclear arms control pact with Russia before it expires…
Inauguration Day dashboard
Joe Biden’s inauguration and the days right after will bring a rat-tat-tat burst of climate policy moves, but keep this…
In photos: The Biden and Harris inauguration
Cities across the U.S. lit up to honor Americans killed by the pandemic, as President-elect Joe Biden led a national…
Biden picks Warren allies to lead SEC, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
President-elect Joe Biden has selected FTC commissioner Rohit Chopra to be the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
America’s global image is in tatters
President-elect Biden declared during the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that “the world is watching.” Indeed, the world…
Trump era drives largest-ever party divide in media trust
The gap in trust between Democrats and Republicans in mass media reached an all-time high during the Trump administration, according…
Tucker Carlson Calls Jill Biden’s Doctoral Dissertation ‘Our National Shame’
Days after Tucker Carlson taunted Jill Biden for using the title Dr, the Fox News personality on Wednesday claimed to be doing his…
Biden taps former EPA head Gina McCarthy as climate czar
President-elect Joe Biden will tap Gina McCarthy, who led the Environmental Protection Agency under former President Obama, as White House…