Peter Baker
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Trump, Putin, Carlson and the Shifting Sands of Today’s American Politics
An interview with Russia’s leader and congressional resistance to aid for Ukraine underscore the transformation of the parties and electorate in the United States more...
Biden Accuses Republicans of Undercutting Working-Class Americans
President Biden trained his criticism on House Republicans who are threatening to shut down the federal government if their budget cuts are not enacted.
For Biden, Debt Limit Crisis Complicates Trip to Asia
Volatility has become the new norm in Washington as the president heads to Japan, where he will reassure world leaders that the debt ceiling showdown...
Don’t Call It a Bailout: Washington Is Haunted by the 2008 Financial Crisis
The colossal bailouts after the 2008 collapse arguably saved the global economy, but they also provoked a ferocious popular backlash.
Biden Assures Americans: ‘Our Banking System Is Safe’
In a televised statement before the markets opened, the president said that deposits would still be available after the collapse of two major institutions and...
Biden Devotes $36 Billion to Save Union Workers’ Pensions
The money comes from last year’s Covid-19 relief package and will avert cuts of up to 60 percent in pensions for 350,000 Teamster truck drivers,...
Biden Accuses Oil Companies of ‘War Profiteering’ and Threatens Windfall Tax
President Biden has been eager to redirect public anger over gas prices as Democrats try to keep power in Congress in the midterm elections.
Biden to ‘Re-Evaluate’ Relationship With Saudi Arabia After Oil Production Cut
Angered by the kingdom’s decision to team up with Russia to slash petroleum output, the president signaled openness to retaliatory measures proposed in Congress, including...
Biden’s Choice After OPEC Cuts: Woo Saudi Arabia, or Retaliate?
The announcement by the Saudi-led OPEC Plus energy cartel that it would slash oil production was widely seen in Washington as a stab in the...
U.S. Will Not Release $3.5 Billion in Frozen Afghan Funds for Now, Citing Terror Fears
An American official said the United States could not guarantee that the money would not fall into terrorist hands, so it has ruled out releasing...