Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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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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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 might AI chatbots replace mental health therapists?
Today's Big Question Clients form 'strong relationships' with tech
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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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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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Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
Talking Points Fees on China-made ships could disrupt trade
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MAGA's push to impeach federal judges
In the Spotlight Trump launches a 'stunning assault' on judicial branch
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What is happening to Social Security under Trump?
Talking Points Measures make retirement, disability benefits harder to obtain
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What does an ex-executive's new memoir reveal about Meta's free speech pivot?
Today's Big Question 'Careless People' says Facebook was ready to do China censorship
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Why are stocks in 'correction' and not a bear market?
Today's Big Question Investors still hope for a 'flip' in Trump's trade policies
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Ed Martin: The US attorney taking on Trump's enemies
In the Spotlight He advocated for Jan. 6 defendants. Now Martin leads D.C. prosecutions.
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What's at stake in the Mahmoud Khalil deportation fight?
Talking Points Vague accusations and First Amendment concerns
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Why does the government store gold at Fort Knox?
The Explainer Trump, Musk say gold might be missing
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What is behind China's aggressive naval maneuvers near Australia?
Today's Big Question Live-fire drills are a test for Trump
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Why are CEOs having second thoughts about Trump?
Today's Big Question Tariff threats and economic warning signs create corporate uncertainty
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Why is the Trump administration advocating for Andrew Tate?
Talking Points The 'manosphere' is part of the president's base
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Rich people are 'powering' America's economy
Talking Points The income gap sets a new record
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What are Trump-supporting farmers making of his tariff, DOGE policies?
Today's Big Question A 'fresh element of worry' for agriculture
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What are reciprocal tariffs?
The Explainer And will they fix America's trade deficit?
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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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