politics
Donald Trump's least favorite country seeks remontada
When Spain takes the field in Atlanta today against Saudi Arabia, it will have a point to prove: to soccer analysts shocked by the team's...
Powerful earthquakes devastate Venezuela
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela about 100 miles west of Caracas on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, injuring hundreds and causing widespread damage.The big picture:...
Behind the Curtain: America's great political implosion
American politics, reordered and reimagined by a decade of President Trump's rise, fall and resurrection, is imploding in substantial ways.MAGA is splintering between Trump enthusiasts...
Water joins energy as top AI flashpoint
Water is fast becoming one of the defining fights around the AI buildout.Why it matters: After spending much of the past year defending data centers'...
Senate Reverses Course on War Powers After Visit From Trump
In a major reversal, Senate Republicans refused to rein in President Donald Trump’s war powers, hours after he chastised members of his own party for...
Democratic socialists are coming for 2028
Democratic socialists just caused a political earthquake. Now they're coming for 2028. Fresh off sweeping victories across New York City that showcased the growing power...
What does it cost to air-condition a World Cup?
DALLAS — The electric bill for FIFA’s World Cup matches in the U.S. will come to $860,000, according to data compiled by a power company....
What SoFi Stadium traffic is teaching LA politicians about the Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Paul Krekorian, head of Los Angeles’ Office of Major Events, was driving to SoFi Stadium for the U.S. soccer team’s opening match...
House Democrats brace for a Mamdani-fueled "Freedom Caucus of the left" in 2027
House Democrats are preparing themselves for a caucus in 2027 that is significantly more outspoken and left-wing than the one they have now.Why it matters:...
Trump asks Congress for $87.6B, mostly for Iran war
The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war.Why it...
Trump runs into Republicans who won't bend
President Trump is making life hell for Senate Republicans, and they're returning the favor."I make no apologies for standing up to the president," Sen. Bill...
"Huge defeat": Democrats left reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York
House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues — including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — lost primaries...