Germany’s Scholz Visits Washington Amid Worries Over Ukraine War
Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives Friday for a quiet working visit with President Biden, sparking speculation that they will discuss tough questions on how to end the war.
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Foreign Adversaries ‘Very Unlikely’ to Blame for Havana Syndrome, Intelligence Review Finds
The assessment concluded that there was no credible evidence that any adversaries had developed a weapon capable of causing the injuries that U.S. officials have reported.
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Bets on Federal Aid to Change Corporate Behavior
The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.
A Challenge to Student Debt Relief
The Supreme Court could strike down a program meant to help 40 million borrowers.
Where Did Covid Originate? Here’s What We Know and Don’t Know
Scientists and spy agencies have tried to determine where the coronavirus originated, but conclusive evidence is hard to come by and the nation’s intelligence agencies are split.
Lab Leak Most Likely Caused Pandemic, Energy Dept. Says
The conclusion, which was made with “low confidence,” came as America’s intelligence agencies remained divided over the origins of the coronavirus.
War in Ukraine Deepens Divide Among Major Economies at G20 Gathering
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged her counterparts at a summit in India to condemn Russia’s actions, and she defended the cost of supplying aid to Kyiv.
Doctor Denounces C.I.A. Practice of ‘Rectal Feeding’ of Prisoners
In a hearing at Guantánamo Bay, an expert gave a graphic public depiction of torture after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
U.S. Eyes Trade Deals With Allies to Ease Clash Over Electric Car Subsidies
The Biden administration has faced backlash in Europe and Asia over its plans to bolster electric vehicle and battery production.
‘It’s Complicated’: How Biden and Zelensky Forged a Wartime Partnership
The relationship between the two leaders has become critical to the future of the international order.