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Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump
President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.
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Trump Updates $15 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
The president has argued that the news organization sought to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign by disparaging his reputation as a businessman. The Times has moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
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Investors Expect Higher Rates After Fed Chairman’s Inflation Pledge
Kevin Warsh reiterated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to tackle rising prices, nudging up investor expectations of a rate increase.
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China Sees Opportunity in America’s Recent A.I. Security Scares
A leading Chinese A.I. start-up released its latest model and made the case that China’s embrace of open software is safer than Silicon Valley’s closed approach.
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For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.
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Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens
The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation
The state is asking a court to reverse a Trump administration agreement and reinstate a planned offshore wind farm.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE
Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.
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It’s Trump’s Capital Now, but Voters Aren’t Living in It
His obsession with remaking Washington might hurt his party politically.
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Drought, Heat, Low Water Levels: Europe’s River Cruises Take a Hit
The Danube and Rhine are at record lows this summer, disrupting hundreds of cruises that have become an increasingly popular part of Europe’s tourism industry.