Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Why is Crimea a sticking point between Russia and Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Questions over control of the Black Sea peninsula are stymying the peace process
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What does the NIH do?
The Explainer The federal agency 'towers over' medical research. But it is facing cuts.
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Elon has his 'Legion.' How will Republicans encourage other Americans to have babies?
Today's Big Question The pronatalist movement finds itself in power
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How will the next pope change the Catholic Church?
Talking Points Conclaves can be unpredictable
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Why does the U.S. need China's rare earth metals?
Today's Big Question Beijing has a 'near monopoly' on tech's raw materials
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How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown?
Today's Big Question 'Market turmoil' seems likely
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The anger fueling the Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez barnstorming tour
Talking Points The duo is drawing big anti-Trump crowds in red states
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Why the GOP is nervous about Ken Paxton's Senate run
Today's Big Question A MAGA-establishment battle with John Cornyn will be costly
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Meta on trial: What will become of Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire?
Today's Big Question Despite the CEO's attempt to ingratiate himself with Trump, Meta is on trial, accused by the U.S. government of breaking antitrust law
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Why won't Apple make iPhones in America?
Today's Big Question Trump offers a reprieve on tariffs, for now
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How does the Clean Air Act work?
The Explainer The law makes the air healthier. Will what we breathe stay that way?
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US Treasuries were a 'safe haven' for investors. What changed?
Today's Big Question Doubts about America's fiscal competence after 'Liberation Day'
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How might AI chatbots replace mental health therapists?
Today's Big Question Clients form 'strong relationships' with tech
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What's at stake in Kilmar Ábrego García's Supreme Court case?
Talking Points A test of Trump's immigration agenda
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Can Trump run in 2028?
Today's Big Question The Constitution says no. But Trump keeps 'floating' the idea.
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What is China winning from Trump's trade war?
Talking Points Beijing offers 'trauma bonding' to America's jilted trade partners
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Why are Finland and other nations leaving the land mine treaty?
Today's Big Question Russia's neighbors beef up their defenses
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What does Health and Human Services do?
The Explainer Cuts will 'dramatically alter' public health in America
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Bombs or talks: What’s next in the US-Iran showdown?
Talking Points US gives Tehran a two-month deadline to deal
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Why are student loan borrowers falling behind on payments?
Today's Big Question Delinquencies surge as the Trump administration upends the program
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Discount stores were thriving. How did they stumble?
The Explainer Blame Walmart — and inflation
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Why is Musk targeting a Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Today's Big Question His money could help conservatives, but it could also produce a Democratic backlash
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How Trump's 'Liberation Day' might affect the economy
Talking Points Tariffs will rise, but consumer confidence is down
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Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
Talking Points Fees on China-made ships could disrupt trade
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