Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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What are reciprocal tariffs?
The Explainer And will they fix America's trade deficit?
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How Trump is changing the US-Russia relationship
Talking Points And how will Europe, Ukraine respond?
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Why is the threat of stagflation rising?
Talking Points Inflation is sticky. Trump's tariffs won't help.
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Will Trump lead to more or fewer nuclear weapons in the world?
Talking Points He wants denuclearization. But critics worry about proliferation.
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Why Trump and Musk are shutting down the CFPB
Talking Points And what it means for American consumers
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Are we now in a constitutional crisis?
Talking Points Trump and Musk defy Congress and the courts
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What can Democrats do to oppose Trump?
Talking Points The minority party gets off to a 'slow start' in opposition
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?
The Explainer And will Trump use one to buy TikTok?
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What could bring the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger back to life?
Today's Big Question President Trump opposed the deal. But he could be flexible.
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How Trump is making your Shein and Temu orders more expensive
In the Spotlight The president has ended a tariff loophole for small shipments
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Russ Vought and the Office of Management and Budget are a 'key factor' to Trump's agenda
In the Spotlight Democrats say Vought is an 'appalling nominee'
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How Elon Musk is transforming American government
Talking Points Trump's ally is moving 'with lightning speed'
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Is DeSantis losing steam in Florida?
Today's Big Question Legislative Republicans defy a lame-duck governor
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Donald Trump sees himself as 'protector' of Israel
The Explainer What does that mean for the war in Gaza?
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What does Trump's immigration crackdown mean for churches?
Today's Big Question Mass deportations come to 'sacred spaces'
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Who is Charles Grassley?
In the Spotlight The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman in charge of Trump's legal agenda
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Trump wants to 'unleash' American energy. Why does he hate wind?
Today's Big Question It's a cheap source of new electricity
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America is leaving WHO. What does that mean for public health?
Today's Big Question Trump orders the withdrawal
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How long will Trump's honeymoon last?
Talking Points The first days of a presidency are often the best
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Is this the end of cigarettes?
Today's Big Question An FDA rule targets nicotine addiction
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What is the future of the International Space Station?
In the Spotlight A fiery retirement, launching the era of private space stations
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Can The Washington Post save itself?
Today's Big Question Staffers plead with Jeff Bezos amidst a talent exodus
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Men think they're doing their share of housework. They're not.
In the Spotlight The gender gap is taking a toll on women's mental health and is not showing signs of getting better.
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How will home insurance change after LA's fires?
Today's Big Question Climate disasters leave insurance industry in crisis
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