A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.
Category: United States International Relations
Oil Prices Rise as Mideast Crisis Intensifies
The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.
Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Software in Vehicles
Federal officials acknowledged that few Chinese vehicles were on U.S. roads now, but said that the administration wanted to take proactive measures to strengthen national security.
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Caterpillar Factory in Mexico Draws Complaint of Labor Abuses
The Biden administration declined to pursue a union complaint of labor abuses in Mexico, raising new concerns about offshoring.
New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.
Once a Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida, Now a Source of Disinformation From Russia
In 2016, Russia used an army of trolls to interfere in the U.S. presidential election. This year, an American given asylum in Moscow may be accomplishing much the same thing all by himself.
G7 Finance Ministers Aim to Use Russia’s Frozen Assets to Help Ukraine
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
G7 Finance Ministers Close Ranks as Tensions with Russia and China Fester
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters
Russia has largely evaded attempts by the U.S. and Europe to keep it from profiting from its energy exports.