Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivals
The US currency is down. Does President Donald Trump and his team want it that way?
Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by Beijing
Rubio joins other foreign ministers in seeking to ratchet up pressure on Vladimir Putin
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measure
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lecture
Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs linger
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded
Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaround
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approached
Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive
The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in America
Moscow has little reason to stop fighting unless it achieves its goals through other means
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab
Capital inflows could be the Trump administration’s next target
President expressed frustration about greenback’s strength before taking office, but its decline is not by design
Asian shipbuilders see opportunity to fill gap as Washington tries to keep pace with China’s naval expansion
Marc Filippino talks to Alec Russell and John Reed
Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on Beijing
Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blocked
U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump
US president demands bloc scraps proposed duty on US whiskey
Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi Jinping
There is a risk that the Balkans will turn into a European security problem once again
