The New York Times
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Jobs Report Shows U.S. Hiring Slowed One Year Into Trumpâs Second Term
As economists pointed to some of the presidentâs policies to explain the latest Labor Department data, White House aides sought to make the case for optimism in the new year. -
U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years. -
GOP Seeks Some Distance From Trump as Midterm Election Year Opens
The vote to open a war powers debate, a pair of attempted veto overrides and a split on health care suggested a greater appetite among Republicans to challenge the president. -
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trumpâs next moves closely. -
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United Statesâ turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.