Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Why is Trump threatening defense firms?
Talking Points CEO pay and stock buybacks will be restricted
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Do oil companies really want to invest in Venezuela?
Today’s Big Question Trump claims control over crude reserves, but challenges loom
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Will regulators put a stop to Grok’s deepfake porn images of real people?
Today’s Big Question Users command AI chatbot to undress pictures of women and children
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What is China doing in Latin America?
Today’s Big Question Beijing offers itself as an alternative to US dominance
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Trump considers giving Ukraine a security guarantee
Talking Points Zelenskyy says it is a requirement for peace. Will Putin go along?
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Why is Trump killing off clean energy?
Today's Big Question The president halts offshore wind farm construction
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Why, really, is Trump going after Venezuela?
Talking Points It might be oil, rare minerals or Putin
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Are Trump’s peace deals unraveling?
Today’s Big Question Violence flares where the president claimed success
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How will China’s $1 trillion trade surplus change the world economy?
Today’s Big Question Europe may impose its own tariffs
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Will Netanyahu get a pardon?
Today's Big Question Opponents say yes, if he steps down
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Are the US boat strikes a war crime?
Today’s Big Question Hegseth is defiant after Venezuela reports
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Why is crypto crashing?
Today's Big Question The sector has lost $1 trillion in value in a few weeks
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Can for-profit geoengineering put a pause on climate change?
In the Spotlight Stardust Solutions wants to dim the sun. Scientists are worried.
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Why is Donald Trump suddenly interested in Sudan?
Today's Big Question A push from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince helped
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Is Apple’s Tim Cook about to retire?
Today's Big Question A departure could come early next year
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Why are China and Japan fighting over Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Comments on Taiwan draw Beijing's rebuke
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Can the world adapt to climate change?
Today's Big Question As the world gets hotter, COP30 leaders consider resilience efforts
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Is the Catholic Church taking on Trump?
Today's Big Question Pope calls for ‘deep reflection’ on immigration
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Should the US resume nuclear testing?
Talking Points Trump vows to restart testing, but China might benefit most
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Is the job market frozen or faltering?
Today's Big Question Layoffs raise alarms while young workers eye law school
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What does history say about Trump’s moves in Latin America?
Today's Big Question ‘Bitter memories’ surface as the US targets Venezuela
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Is the US in recession?
Today's Big Question ‘Unofficial signals’ are flashing red
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Could US Tomahawk missiles help Ukraine end the war?
Today's Big Question Or is Trump bluffing?
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Can Trump bully Netanyahu into Gaza peace?
Today's Big Question The Israeli leader was ‘strong-armed’ into new peace deal
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