Wes Kosova

The most likely outcome: Essential services will continue until a predictable deal is struck.

The president’s push to do everything at once has overwhelmed Democrats, the courts, the media—and the White House.

The party’s frustrated upstarts aim to shake up its leadership with a big year coming up for US politics.

Trump’s efforts to thwart an economic rival have limits.

The president points to a longer war despite his triumphant tone.

Allies showed some spine in resisting demands to jump into the Iran conflict.

Millions of Hispanic, Black and young Americans who bought into Trump’s promises of prosperity are disappointed.

The Iran war pulls US attention away from the key agenda of trade, tech and Taiwan.

China has recently shown its might in the trade war and over tech companies.

Billions in aid gave the US influence around the world. Now, China is testing if it can reap that goodwill at a fraction of the price.