The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
NYT · business · Apr 20, 2026

The Peace Rally Gets Derailed

Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.

Hey, Washington: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
NYT · business · Apr 20, 2026

Hey, Washington: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?

A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso
NYT · business · Apr 20, 2026

A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?
NYT · business · Apr 19, 2026

Are Democrats Becoming a Party of Tax Cuts?

As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks ar…