Wendy Sherman, the Deputy Secretary of State, Plans to Retire
She began her first diplomatic job 30 years ago, led talks on the Iran nuclear deal and grapples with China and Russia. She is also the first woman to be deputy secretary of state.
United States Politics and Government
D.O.E.’s Loan Program Has a Lot More Climate Capital to Give
Jigar Shah runs a federal program that suddenly has a gusher of money to lend before the next election.
Yellen Calls Invoking 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Limit ‘Legally Questionable’
The Treasury secretary warned that a default would lead to a “very substantial downturn.”
Who Gets In? A Guide to America’s Chaotic Border Rules.
New restrictions on asylum will lead many migrants to be deported — but others will still get into the United States. Here’s what the process will look like.
Biden Will Host India’s Prime Minister for State Dinner
For President Biden, next month’s visit will be an opportunity to draw India even closer, especially when it comes to countering China’s growing influence.
Debt Showdown
Lawmakers are starting discussions on the debt limit, weeks before a critical deadline.
William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers
Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs.
The New Surge at the Border
The new surge at the U.S.-Mexico border highlights a broader reality about immigration policy.
How Could AI Change War? U.S. Defense Experts Warn About New Tech
U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of nuclear weapons.
Congress Clashes With Biden Over Tariffs on Illegal Chinese Solar Panels
In a rebuke to the Biden administration, the Senate approved a measure to reinstate tariffs on solar panels found to violate U.S. trade rules.