If President Trump has his way, the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles could soon be reversed. He would eliminate tax credits for electric-vehicle purchases, federal grants for chargers, and subsidies and loans to help rebuild assembly lines and build battery factories. The executive orders issued by Mr. Trump on Inauguration Day are similar to … Read more
Hours before a new federal law banning TikTok was to take effect in the United States, the social media app showed users a pop-up message saying it would be “temporarily unavailable” starting Sunday. “We regret that the US law banning TikTok will go into effect on January 19,” the message said. “We are working to … Read more
It’s become a cliché to cry that the American government doesn’t do big, bold things anymore. But banning TikTok — a social media platform used by nearly half of Americans — would certainly be considered big and audacious. That outcome became more likely yesterday, even if it is far from assured. The Supreme Court unanimously … Read more
TikTok came as soon as it faced a US ban on Sunday, a move that could have wide-ranging consequences for the social media landscape, popular culture and the millions of influencers and small businesses that rely on the platform to earn a living. Here’s what you need to know. Why is TikTok being banned? US … Read more
It’s September 2026, and the Pentagon is alarmed. Its spy satellites have detected a rapid, large-scale buildup of Chinese naval and amphibious forces across the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese government’s intentions are unclear, but military leaders in Washington hope that a show of American force will maintain deterrence. This is not a far-fetched concern. Chinese … Read more