U.S. Trade Deficit Widens as February Import Rebound Outpaces Record Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened in February as a rebound in imports more than offset a surge in exports that reached record highs, adding to concerns that trade could weigh on economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. The overall trade gap increased 4.9% to $57.3 billion, compared with a revised $54.7 billion in […]
Artemis II Sends Four Astronauts Around the Moon in Historic Return to Deep Space
NASA has launched the first crewed mission toward the moon in more than half a century, marking the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts aboard NASA’s Space Launch […]
Trump Draws Cheers and Boos at Kennedy Center as His Overhaul of the Venue Deepens
President Donald Trump attended the opening night of the musical Chicago at the Kennedy Center on March 31, in a visit that highlighted both his growing control over the institution and the deep controversy surrounding its future. Trump drew applause as he arrived, though some members of the audience also booed. The mixed reaction reflected […]
