China lags the US in financial power, expert argues

While China and the US are commonly cast as rivals on equal footing, Beijing remains fundamentally outmatched by Washington’s financial power.
Illustration shows US dollar and Chinese Yuan banknotesDado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters

Jury rejects Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk had alleged that OpenAI chief Sam Altman “stole a charity” when he converted the startup to a for-profit entity.
Elon MuskManuel Orbegozo/Reuters

Trump suspends planned Iran strikes

The US president said he was holding off attacks on Iran at the behest of Middle East allies.
US President Donald TrumpEvan Vucci/Reuters

Chinese telecom giants plan to charge for AI tokens

China Telecom introduced packages targeting casual AI users, developers, and businesses, citing “token operations [as] its central strategic focus.”
A visitor looks at his mobile at the China Telecom stand in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain
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Politics

Hill progressives endorse in a California race tearing at Democrats

Ammar Campa-Najjar and Marni von Wilpert are both at risk of a lockout in November as the party splits over their contest.
Ammar Campa-NajjarMike Blake/Reuters

What to watch in May 19 primaries

Seven states hold their primaries on Tuesday, including two where Republicans are working to change electoral maps as soon as possible.
Voting equipment in PennsylvaniaHannah Beier/Reuters

Trump aides, allies portray military force in Cuba as last resort

As the president’s administration squeezes the island nation’s communist government, it’s sending a two-part signal.
A vintage car in CubaNorlys Perez/Reuters

Trump privately fumes over imperiled ballroom security money

The president aired his displeasure with the Senate rules referee in a call with the majority leader, according to multiple sources.

Critics of Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ have no way to contest it yet

There’s no clear plaintiff to challenge the taxpayer money set to flow to backers of the president.

Trapped under ICE: Democrats still tripping over immigration debate

Fights over ICE break out in Democratic primaries.

Trump purges his enemies — while his party gets new problems

Successful retribution in red-state primaries masks the midterm troubles ahead.

Americans are buying now, paying later, poll finds

Thirty-seven percent of lower-income Americans report using installment plans either frequently or occasionally.

Fetterman won’t budge on Iran war powers vote

The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war.

A corruption election

Take if from Rahm. And brace for a very dark 2028.

Republicans try to resurrect ballroom security funding

Republicans’ first stab at ballroom funding violated the strict budgetary rules governing party-line reconciliation bills.
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