Rob Garver

Nine US Governors Call for Action on Immigration Reform

With Congress locked in debate over immigration, states hundreds of miles from the border are demanding help with an influx of migrants

Dreary Economic Data Suggests Struggles Ahead for China

The country's job market is depressed as the economy struggles to regain momentum after its long bout with the COVID pandemic

Trump's Dominance in Iowa Sets Tone for Republican Primary

Former president beats nearest rival by nearly 30% in Monday's caucuses, leaving competitors scrambling to make up ground

Mexico Unseats China as Top Exporter to US

While China's nominal share of U.S. imports is in decline, many Chinese firms have moved production to third countries, masking the source of some imports

Trump Poised to Dominate Republicans’ Kickoff Contest in Iowa

Former president has used unconventional but apparently successful strategy to drive his campaign in state, where voting will take place Monday

US Again Faces Possibility of Government Shutdown Over Spending 

High-level bipartisan agreement on $1.66 trillion ‘top-line’ budget immediately assailed by influential conservatives demanding steep spending cuts 

Second Trump Term Could Revive Old Ethics Questions

Report documenting the Trump Organization’s receipt of millions of dollars from foreign governments during the former president’s term foreshadows legal battles ahead if he wins reelection

US Prosecutors Can Now Charge Foreign Officials With Bribery

The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act makes it a crime for a foreign official to solicit or accept a bribe from Americans doing business overseas

Huge Number of Migrants Highlights Border Crisis

Immigration officials processed about 300,000 migrants in December, and the factors prompting those numbers appear unlikely to change.

Republicans Blast Decision to Remove Trump from Colorado Primary Ballot 

State Supreme Court ruling, on hold pending appeal to US Supreme Court, has some Republicans considering retaliatory measures 

Vatican Announcement on Same-Sex Blessings Pushes Boundaries

Argentina Contemplates Major Economic Reforms, Including 'Dollarization'   

President Javier Milei has instituted dramatic policy changes aimed at bringing country’s economic turmoil under control  

Ukraine Aid Remains in Limbo as Congress Nears Recess

With US funding about to run out, President Joe Biden has been pressing lawmakers to pass a new aid package, but a deal may not be achieved by the end of the session

Harvard, MIT Leaders Face Continued Calls to Resign Over Their Antisemitism Stance 

They've drawn fire for their position on the discussion of genocide since congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses last week

House to Vote on Formalizing Biden Impeachment Inquiry 

Republicans want to invest committee probing Biden family finances with more power, including subpoena authority 

For Biden, Son's Indictments Create One More Political Burden

President faces the possibility that his adult son will be on trial in two federal jurisdictions in 2024

Republicans Split on Whether Trump Would Be 'Dictator' if Reelected

While some are issuing dire warnings, others see the former president's rhetoric as unimportant or even humorous

Moody's Changes Outlook for China's Debt to 'Negative'

Announcement maintains the country's current credit rating, but warns of potential for trouble

Venezuela's Claims on Guyana's Territory Raise Concerns About Conflict

The Venezuelan government insists that the oil-rich Essequibo region is part of its territory and should be annexed

US Life Expectancy Climbs, but Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Americans born in 2022 can expect to live 77.5 years on average, down from 78.8 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic