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The unconventional economic theory behind Trump’s sweeping tariff plans

by David J. Lynch The Washington Post November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

Michael Pettis, a Wall Street veteran who teaches finance in Beijing, says mainstream economists are wrong about trade.

Biden approves Ukraine’s use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy

by Ellen Nakashima, Michael Birnbaum, John Hudson and Alex Horton The Washington Post November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

The easing of restrictions on allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia is a significant reversal in U.S. policy.

Nation & World, Politics

Government efficiency panels like DOGE have a long and disappointing history

by Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post November 16, 2024

Many have come up short in their goals to tackle waste and abuse, especially when led by business leaders with limited experience in federal bureaucracy.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump is already testing congressional Republicans, and some seem unwilling to defy him

by Leigh Ann Caldwell and Marianna Sotomayor The Washington Post November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Even his close allies are nervous about the unpredictability and upheaval to come.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

by COLLEEN LONG and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press November 16, 2024

The CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump picks Burgum for ‘energy czar’ – and interior secretary

by Evan Halper and Maxine Joselow The Washington Post November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Donald Trump tapped North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as both interior secretary and ‘energy czar’ to oversee efforts to gut climate rules and expand fossil fuel production.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump taps combative aide for top press job as Cabinet picks face scrutiny

by Hannah Knowles and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Donald Trump chose Steven Cheung, one of his most bellicose aides, for the top White House press job. He also named Karoline Leavitt as press secretary.