‘Focus on what we can control’: Otis CEO Judy Marks on finding growth during uncertainty

The former engineer is overhauling the world’s largest elevator group to withstand tariffs, a China slowdown, and its industry’s biggest change in 170 years.
Judy Marks of Otis Zhang Xiangyi/China News Service/VCG

US, Iran voice optimism after second round of nuclear talks

Tehran’s obfuscation over its nuclear capabilities could dent hopes for a quick agreement.
The foreign ministers of Italy and IranThe foreign ministers of Italy and Iran. Italian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Reuters

White House is studying whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell can be fired, top adviser says

President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on the US’s top central banker this week.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.Kevin Lamarque//File Photo/Reuters

Gulf leaders begin diplomatic push ahead of Trump visit

Qatar’s emir met with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visited Tehran for talks with Iran’s supreme leader.
Russia’s president and Qatar’s emir. Alexander Nemenov/Reuters
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Debatable: Trump’s ‘Wall Street vs. Main Street’ argument for tariffs

Two experts debate whether the Trump administration’s dichotomy is a useful way of understanding his levies.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stand as President Donald Trump signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington in AprilNathan Howard/Reuters

Reported US State cuts spark concern in Washington

A purported draft executive order proposes various cuts at the department, including eliminating a bureau devoted to sub-Saharan Africa.
The US State Department sealJoshua Roberts/Reuters

Trump’s showdown with the courts escalates as he blames a judge for creating tensions

The White House accused a federal judge of escalating tensions, heightening a showdown between Trump and the courts.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with El Salvador President Nayib BukeleKevin Lamarque/Reuters

Conor Lamb: CECOT is a ‘gulag’

The Pennsylvania Democrat, who is not running for anything, talks about marshalling resistance to the Trump administration.

The GOP’s Harvard alumni side with Trump

Meanwhile, a Democratic alumnus says the president’s escalations against Harvard are unlawful.

Bernie-backed El-Sayed runs for Senate in Michigan

The physician and progressive activist is jumping into Democrats’ first seriously contested primary in the state in a generation.

Trump advisers ‘bullish’ on a TikTok solution — even as China trade war heats up

The administration’s professed optimism came as the White House pushed Beijing harder.

Trump signs order removing limits on the locations of federal agencies

The new directive comes one day after an administration deadline for submission of potential plans to move offices outside the Washington, DC area.

Health and Human Services layoffs spark child care cost worries

Advocates, Democrats and some Republicans have questions about downsizing at the agency in charge of children and families.

Democrats ask watchdog to probe mortgage giant overhaul

Ten senators asked the Federal Housing Finance Agency inspector general to look at the new director’s overhaul of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac boards.

Trump tries to slash State’s funding

An internal memo making the rounds at State calls for about a 50% reduction in the department’s budget in the next fiscal year.
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