The Senate’s new power duo is John Fetterman and Katie Britt

It’s a new breed of bipartisan alliance compared with the gangs of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Sens. Katie Britt and John FettermanMike Segar and Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Nuclear energy to generate record levels of electricity in 2025: IEA

Renewed momentum around nuclear is driving investment, but significant hurdles remain.
The Indian Point nuclear power plant viewed from the eastern side of the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York.Mike Segar/Reuters

Saudi Arabia’s state oil company pivots to lithium mining

A growing number of fossil fuel giants are investing in the metal to keep up with the global green energy transition.
Yasser al-Rumayyan, Saudi Aramco’s chairman, speaks during a news conference in 2019.Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo/Reuters

Investor interest in defense grows

Asset managers debuted 15 defense-focused funds in Asia last year, compared to six in the four years prior.
A soldier stands guard next to a house set on fire by police in a search operation in Ecuador.Cesar Munoz/Reuters
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Marco Rubio set to be first confirmation to Trump’s cabinet: Reports

Early signals from Democrats point toward allowing a vote on Rubio’s confirmation on Day 1.
Marco Rubio.Nathan Howard/Reuters

The Senate’s new power duo is John Fetterman and Katie Britt

It’s a new breed of bipartisan alliance compared with the gangs of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Sens. Katie Britt and John FettermanMike Segar and Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Ideological extremes are growing in the US, new survey finds

The share of Americans who identify as moderate has declined over time, while people increasingly identify as conservative or liberal.
Supporters listen as Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally in Houston, Texas.Callaghan O’Hare/Reuters

The New York Times rethinks political endorsements

The paper has already dropped local endorsements, and a broader, more radical change may be underway.

‘I don’t over-promise’: John Thune builds his own bond with Trump

The new Senate majority leader didn’t need Trump’s endorsement like the House speaker did. But it’s important to stay close.

Ramaswamy eyeing Ohio governor’s race

He’s reported as a contender to replace JD Vance in the Senate. But he has another goal.

Marco Rubio previews hawkish China approach in confirmation hearing

China has “cheated, hacked and stolen” its way to global power, Sen. Marco Rubio said.

Trump tops risk factors for Latin America in 2025

The region relies heavily on agricultural exports so threats of tariffs from the incoming US president may leave many countries vulnerable.

Republicans will only have themselves to blame if can’t pass Trump agenda: Hern

House conservative Rep. Kevin Hern made the remarks in an interview with Semafor’s Elana Schor Tuesday.

Johnson reclaims power over the House floor

The Republican’s predecessor had stocked the influential Rules Committee with conservatives. It looks different now.

Laken Riley immigration bill will cost $83B, Democrats project

Party spending leaders are warning the bill is unworkable in its current form and will cost far more to implement than past estimates.
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