Policy
Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained
Thousands of Chinese nationals are trekking through Latin America to seek asylum in the U.S.
Kevin McCarthy’s Next Task: ‘Relationship Repair’
Some Republicans see the debt ceiling deal as a breach in trust.
An Anticlimactic End to the Debt Ceiling Saga
Plus: Revisiting Pakistan’s recent political upheaval.
Loaded With Gimmicks, but Still Worth It
The debt-limit deal is disappointing, but Congress cannot risk economic calamity.
Three Big Strikes Against ‘Greedflation’
Rising profits and inflation aren’t a corporate conspiracy.
Beware the Hype Over Two New Alzheimer’s Drugs
They could cost taxpayers billions while potentially delivering few benefits.
GOP Leaders Look to Build Support for Debt Deal
Kevin McCarthy aims to pass it this week—and quell a potential far-right uprising.
Nearing the End of the Debt Limit Saga
Plus: Erdoğan wins reelection in Turkey.
The States’ Approach to Artificial Intelligence, Explained
Privacy concerns take precedence in the rush to regulate AI.
The Debt Ceiling Clock Ticks On
Plus: Biden taps Gen. Charles “C.Q.” Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Does a New Immigration Reform Bill Have a Chance?
A proposal splitting the difference between Republicans and Democrats faces steep odds.
A Win for Algorithms at the Supreme Court
By not ruling on Section 230 in cases involving Twitter and Google, the court kept in place a beneficial status quo.
Iran Needs an Ultimatum, Not a New Deal
The West still does not have a clear understanding of the regime’s nuclear activities.
The Worst Possible Reason to Support New AI Regulation
Be wary of big businesses asking to be reined in.
Lawmakers (Re)Introduce Immigration Reform
“Dignity” bill offers migrants legal pathways—if it passes.