China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game

Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.

China Fans Patriotic Sentiment as Trade War With U.S. Heats Up

Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.

Oval Office Becomes a Diorama of Power Dynamics as Trump Goes After Rivals

Unwilling to fight for their institutions’ independence, officials watched as President Trump continued his pursuit of control over law enforcement.

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

The development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, and drawing up options for President Trump.

Trump Reshapes Federal Work Force as Shutdown Drags On

Signs grew on Wednesday that President Trump was using the fiscal stalemate to enact sweeping changes.