Germany overtakes US as South Africa’s second-largest bilateral trade partner

US tariffs hit South Africa’s value-added goods the hardest, with the country’s vehicle and transport equipment sector absorbing the bulk of the damage.
The MSC container ship is docked while a truck drives past containers at the Durban Harbour.Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
A man is carried from an ambulance as he arrives at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreakVictoire Mukenge/Reuters

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.
John Fetterman

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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Americans are buying now, paying later, poll finds

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

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.
John Fetterman

A corruption election

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

Republicans try to resurrect ballroom security funding

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

Trump targets his Republican foes

A Republican senator who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial lost his primary Saturday, reflecting Trump’s tightening grip on the party despite his waning popularity with voters.

Oil shock in US is testing voters

The historic oil disruption, fueled by the ongoing stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, is deepening economic divides in the US and casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s political fortunes.

‘The new era is here’: Fears rise over AI hacking

The Trump administration is being pressed to quickly deliver a plan to address AI-enabled attacks.

Inside the Federal Reserve’s transition of power

At least one box has been checked.

AOC is taking her time ahead of 2028

She’s endorsing more cautiously in the midterms, and moving more slowly, than others in the Democratic presidential mix. And she’s okay with that.

Trump’s ballroom security money faces a gauntlet

Even if it survives the “Byrd bath,” the proposed funding doesn’t yet have 50 votes.

Centrist Democratic group wades into primaries

The centrist New Democrat Coalition is weighing in on House races in Maryland and California.
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