Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought…

Japan’s Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

KASHIMA, Japan — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s…

On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections

The Biden administration said Thursday it will take steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation…

Donald Trump’s call for ‘energy dominance’ is likely to run into real-world limits

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says…

What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for treasury secretary

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate…

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the…

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal…

A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine residents this week overwhelmingly approved a referendum to limit donations to political…

Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News

Four years ago, Fox News precipitated an internal crisis with a bold election night call that…

Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience

For all the concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days to…