US and Saudi firms team up for Africa minerals deals

Cove Capital and Saudi family conglomerate aim to raise multi billion dollar fund to acquire African mining operations.
A platinum mine in South Africa.Nqobile Dludla/Reuters

Republican spending rises in Kentucky Senate race

A group supporting Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is dropping more money to attack businessman Nate Morris in the Republican Senate primary.
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‘A lack of consistency’: Trump administration navigates war-related domestic threats

Amid two violent incidents this month, there are internal differences of opinion about addressing war-related risks.
The site of the Austin, Texas, shootingBrandon Bell/Getty Images

More employees using AI, survey finds

In the fourth quarter of last year, 43% of public-sector employees said they used AI at least a few times annually, according to Gallup polling.
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US Vice President Vance criticized for silence on Iran war

The silence of the US vice president — a staunch anti-interventionist voice — has prompted frustration among allies.
JD Vance. JD Vance. Anna Rose Layden/Reuters

More employees using AI, survey finds

In the fourth quarter of last year, 43% of public-sector employees said they used AI at least a few times annually, according to Gallup polling.
ChatGPTFlorence Lo/Reuters

White House signals safe passage for housing bill

The Senate is on track to pass President Donald Trump’s proposed ban on institutional investors in housing as part of a larger package of measures.
The US CapitolKylie Cooper/Reuters

Republican spending rises in Kentucky Senate race

A group supporting Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is dropping more money to attack businessman Nate Morris in the Republican Senate primary.

White House seeks to tweak deportation rhetoric

Republicans tacitly acknowledge that the administration’s hardline rhetoric on mass deportation risks alienating voters.

US digs in on Iran campaign

The US defense chief said Tuesday’s strikes on Iran would be the most intense of the war, as President Donald Trump threatened further escalation.

Mullin set to take over a closed and chaotic Homeland Security

Democrats are still digging in on their immigration enforcement demands, even as airport security lines grow.

The State of Happiness in 2026: Wellbeing in the Digital Age | Semafor Events

The 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report, with the latest global happiness rankings powered by data from the Gallup World Poll, examines the striking differences in how young people have fared over time across countries and regions.

‘A lack of consistency’: Trump administration navigates war-related domestic threats

Amid two violent incidents this month, there are internal differences of opinion about addressing war-related risks.

Trump vows to investigate strike on Iranian school that killed 175

Trump originally said the attack was carried out by Iran, but analysts said that was implausible.

DC gets jammed up with gridlock

President Donald Trump says he’ll stop any legislation (except for DHS funding) until he gets his wish of ID and citizenship requirements for voting.
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