South Korea votes for a new president after corruption scandal that toppled the last one

Speed Read The tariffs imposed on America's neighbors could drive up US prices and invite retaliation

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 January 25

Speed Read The president suggested that efforts to recruit more diverse air traffic controllers contributed to the deadly air crash

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 31 January 25

Speed Read President Donald Trump's budget office has rescinded a directive that froze trillions of dollars in federal aid and sowed bipartisan chaos

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 January 25

Speed Read The artificial intelligence research company has launched a new version of its chatbot tailored for the US government

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 29 January 25

Speed Read Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin said he should not become President Donald Trump's health secretary, calling his medical views 'dangerous'

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 29 January 25

Speed Read North Carolina senator Thom Tillis provided the deciding vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 28 January 25

Speed Read A sudden freeze on federal grants and loans by President Donald Trump's administration has created widespread confusion

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 28 January 25

Speed Read Colombia has backed off from a trade war with the U.S., reaching an agreement on accepting deported migrants following tariff threats from President Donald Trump

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 27 January 25