Something of a new lunar race is underway, but the motivations differ from what put men on its surface 50 years ago.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
Trump’s Asia Gamble: Shatter Enduring Strategies on China and North Korea
Trump officials are pursuing unorthodox Asia policies that are winning more support across Washington, including from some Democrats. But the moves could deepen conflicts.
General Calls Rushed Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan a ‘Strategic Mistake’
Gen. Mark A. Milley’s comments came during his Senate confirmation hearing for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Should Neil Armstrong’s Bootprints Be on the Moon Forever?
With renewed interest in the moon, some say it’s time to consider whether, and how, to preserve humanity’s lunar heritage.
These Companies Wanted Tariffs. How Are They Faring Now?
President Trump’s trade policies have helped American steel, aluminum, lumber, solar and washing-machine businesses, but not as much as they might have hoped.
‘It Could Have Been Any of Us’: Disdain for Trump Runs Among Ambassadors
Sir Kim Darroch, the British ambassador who resigned Wednesday, was not alone in his criticism of the Trump administration and its habit of leaving foreign envoys in the dark.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Hezbollah Officials Accused of Supporting Iran
The sanctions were the first to directly target members of Lebanon’s Parliament and underscored the White House’s intention to ratchet up pressure on Iran by punishing groups tied to its government.
U.S. Missiles Found in Libyan Rebel Camp Were First Sold to France
The discovery of the Javelin missiles confirmed longstanding fears that foreign sponsorship on all sides of Libya’s conflict is amplifying the fighting.
Janne E. Nolan, Principled Adviser on World Affairs, Is Dead at 67
Sought out by the White House and the State Department, she stressed the importance of ethics in policymaking and of heeding one’s conscience.
Someone Used a Chain Saw to Make a Melania Trump Statue. Few Were Impressed.
An American artist commissioned a wood carver to create “the first monument to Melania” in her native Slovenia. But some residents were bewildered.