Can Paula Kerger Keep PBS on the Air Amid Threats from Trump and Congress?
Paula Kerger, the chief executive of PBS, is used to fights over the public broadcaster’s funding. But to her, the…
Trump’s Movie Tariffs Run the Risk of a Second, More Damaging, Trade War
Hollywood offers a service, and services are what really drive the U.S. economy. President Trump’s proposed tax could set off…
Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars…
Can C-SPAN Pull Off ‘Crossfire,’ but With Civility?
“Ceasefire” will be the low-key public affairs channel’s first new weekly show in two decades. The question is whether Republicans…
Walmart Warns About Ability to ‘Absorb’ Tariff Costs to Keep Prices Down
The retailer reported sales growth, especially in its e-commerce division, but also cautioned about economic uncertainty in the quarters ahead.
Bond Traders Enter the U.S. Budget Fight
Concerns about the deficit-stretching potential of President Trump’s tax plan is spooking some investors, even as Republicans argue over its…
U.S. Ranchers Can Sell Britons More Beef. Will They Buy It?
The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But British consumers are still skeptical of American…
ICE Enforcement in Restaurants: What to Know
Immigration agents’ visits to Washington restaurants have raised questions about what’s happening and who is affected. Here are some answers.
A Trade War Winner? The Booming Business of Returned Products.
As retailers slow down orders for foreign goods because of tariffs, companies that recirculate overstocked or returned items may help…
Burberry to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in Turnaround Push
The British fashion house, which reported poor annual sales in a precarious time for the global luxury industry, is looking…