The U.S. has stepped in with an extraordinary bailout of Argentina. Here's what it means

The Treasury Department has extended a financial lifetime to Argentina in apparent hopes of heading off an emerging market ...

U.S. and China Appear to Escalate Trade War for Leverage in Dealmaking

The U.S. and China have raised new tariffs and export controls on each other, but they may just be a negotiating tactic.

The Longest Government Shutdowns in U.S. History—and Where This One Ranks

The 1977 shutdown, which held the record for the longest in U.S. history for just 12 months, was sparked by disagreements ...

The Reason Why U.S. Presidents Can Only Serve 2 Terms — and Whether Trump Could Actually Get Around It

United States presidents are bound by clear term limits in the Constitution, though supporters of Donald Trump continue calling for his 2028 reelection. Behind the 22nd Amendment, which was ratified a ...