His tariffs – and the erratic way he’s rolled them out – have shaken global markets, alienated US trading partners and allies, and raised fears of higher prices and slower economic growth. Loading But he’s also used the levies to pressure the European Union, Japan and other countries into accepting one-sided trade deals and to…
Charles Borges, the chief data officer at the Social Security Administration, resigned Friday — days after filing a whistleblower complaint about Department of Government Efficiency employees at the SSA. He said in the complaint that the DOGE employees had uploaded a copy of the entire country’s Social Security information to a “vulnerable cloud environment.” Borges’ resignation from…
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, marking the end of the Sino-Japanese war and the global fight against fascism, we look at the effects of the conflict and its aftermath, and how they continue to affect China’s place in the world. In the third part of a series, the Post looks at Hong…
In mid-August, Israeli media Yedioth Ahronoth reported—citing anonymous Western intelligence sources—that China “is now actually rebuilding” Iran’s missile arsenal after the Twelve Day War between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The reporting provides no details and has not been confirmed by the Chinese government, but the anonymous allegations have since been repeated in Western…
Mike Johnson got a bit awkward when asked about the crime rate in his home state of Louisiana. While appearing on Fox News Friday, host Dana Perino brought up Gavin Newsom’s latest comments that Trump should deploy troops to states like Johnson’s Louisiana because their crime rates are worse than those in California. Johnson tried…
When it comes to finding love in the D.C. area some people reach out for a little help finding that perfect match. A local matchmaker says they’ve seen nearly four times their average number of clients under 30 in the past year. When it comes to finding love in the D.C. area, some people reach…
According to the reports, Elon Musk and Rep. Wesley Hunt have a plan to solve Harris County’s flooding issue. HOUSTON — A new investigation reveals secret discussions about a major flood control project in Houston involving Elon Musk. Reports say Houston-area Congressman Wesley Hunt is also involved. The project at the center of this…
Donald Trump overstepped his presidential powers with most of his globe-rattling tariff policies, a federal appeals court in Washington DC ruled on Friday. US law “bestows significant authority on the president to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose…
The Pentagon is considering speeding up the process to bring back ex-service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Less than two dozen service members have been reinstated, though hundreds have applied. Sources say Defense Department officials are weighing whether to grant honorable discharges to some people…
For 80 years the Fashion Scholarship Fund has been a leader in fostering talent across the fashion industry. This year, its 10-week Summer Scholarship Series virtual program featured an array of conversations from leaders in their respective fields. The program consisted of two parts: workforce preparedness sessions and masterclasses. The 2025 edition of the Summer…