US mulls sanctions on Nigeria over disputed Christian killings

The issue already led the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” in October.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu.Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. Adriano Machado/Reuters.

Tensions between US, Saudi Arabia ease as more deals struck

Closer ties with the US could mend a longstanding complaint from Saudi Arabia that its investments are unfairly scrutinized under national security laws.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the US Capitol. Tom Brenner/Reuters.

Lawmakers press for committee vote on stock-trading ban this year

“Certainly I would prefer to see [a vote] before Christmas,” Rep. Chip Roy said.
Chip RoyKylie Cooper/Reuters

US sees unexpected hiring surge in September, though concerns remain

The long-delayed September jobs report showed that 119,000 jobs were added, while 4,000 jobs were lost in August.
Storage at HCC, a company that uses parts to make combines, at the factory in Mendota, IllinoisVincent Alban/Reuters
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Principals Live: Powering America’s Future

One of the few areas of bipartisan consensus is the critical need for permitting reform.

Trump threatens six Democrats with death penalty

Trump accused six Congressional Democrats of “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH” in a post on Truth Social.
US President Donald Trump. Frank Robichon/Reuters

Debatable: Congressional term limits

The gerontocracy that has taken hold on Capitol Hill in recent years is sparking new talk of possible age or term limits.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi applaud House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during the Speaker of the House in January.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Lawmakers press for committee vote on stock-trading ban this year

“Certainly I would prefer to see [a vote] before Christmas,” Rep. Chip Roy said.

Trump stops getting everything he wants from fellow Republicans

It’s early, but members of the president’s party are starting to spurn his demands on everything from tariffs to redistricting.

Some US economic data lost for good because of shutdown

An information shortfall will likely make economic policymaking much harder.

Trump, MBS agree to develop rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia

An American minerals firm will partner with Riyadh’s state-owned mining company to supply both countries’ manufacturing and defense industries.

Senate struggles toward a health care deal

There are no official negotiations going on yet, just informal talks with Republicans.

Saudi leader’s Washington visit has plenty of fanfare but few details

One clear theme of the US-Saudi business summit: the importance of exporting US tech to the global AI race.

Democrats start falling for risk-takers as their early 2028 conversation begins

In the aftermath of the shutdown and the party’s successful off-year elections, the Democrats who’ve taken the biggest risks have seen the biggest benefits.

Democrats fighting to preserve states’ ability to regulate AI

The issue is roaring back to life during defense bill talks after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to act; the Senate had voted 99-1 against a state-level moratorium.
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