Politics

All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances
CDC Shakes Up Shot List for Children
The U.S. has sharply reduced the number of vaccines it broadly recommends for children, cutting the list to 11 diseases, effective immediately.
Trump Warns Iran to Make a Deal or Else
President Donald Trump said Monday he’s open to new military action against Iran if it rebuilds its ballistic missile stockpile or restarts its nuclear program.
Russian-Ukraine Peace Talks Continue
President Donald Trump said peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war moved closer after meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
The Kennedy Center Gets a Trumpian Rebrand
A board, appointed by President Donald Trump, voted to rename Washington’s  performing arts venue the “Trump Kennedy Center,” immediately updating its branding.
Is Uncle Sam Going Full Silicon Valley?
The Trump administration unveiled the “U.S. Tech Force,” a new initiative deploying about 1,000 engineers and tech specialists across the federal government.
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. A contributing factor is the unusually high import taxes the Trump administration put on foreign goods. While the worst-case consumer impact that many economists foresaw from the administration’s trade policies hasn’t materialized, some popular gift items have been affected more than others. Most toys and electronics sold in the U.S. come from China. So do most holiday decorations. Jewelry prices have risen due to the cost of gold.
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