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When President Donald Trump announced his tariffs last week, he also declared a national emergency. According to the White House, the emergency in question is “the large and persistent trade deficit,” or the fact that the United States imports more goods than it exports.   If you’re confused about why that’s an emergency, you’re not alone.

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

After more than an hour of labored negotiations with conservative holdouts, House G.O.P. leaders yanked their blueprint for the president’s tax and spending package, lacking the votes to pass it.

The reciprocal tariffs might be gone for now, but slow growth, inflation and dings to American credibility remain.

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.

Younger Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

Oren Cass argues tariffs are worth it.