Jay Inslee Jay Inslee Says He Is Ending His 2020 Presidential BidThe Wall Street Journal. - Joshua JamersonWASHINGTON—Jay Inslee, the Democratic governor of Washington state, who had been running for president on a platform focused on climate change, announced Wednesday he was ending his White House bid. His
U.S. Politics Officials See Few Options if Slowdown HitsThe Wall Street Journal. - Rebeccca Ballhaus, Nick TimiraosAfter debating for days whether the U.S. is going into an economic downturn, Washington policy makers and Wall Street investors on Wednesday barreled into an even more difficult problem: There are few
Venezuela U.S. and Venezuela Hold Secret TalksThe Wall Street Journal. - José de Córdoba, Juan Forero, Vivian SalamaThe Trump administration has been secretly talking with top aides of Nicolás Maduro in an effort to push Venezuela’s authoritarian president from power and clear the way for free elections in the economically
Fannie Mae Fannie, Freddie Plan Is Likely Released Next MonthThe Wall Street Journal. - Andrew AckermanWASHINGTON—The Trump administration is preparing to release as early as the first part of September its long-awaited plan to return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private-shareholder ownership, according
U.S. Politics U.S. Seeks Longer Detentions for Migrant FamiliesThe Wall Street Journal. - Michelle HackmanWASHINGTON—The Trump administration moved to allow the government to indefinitely detain families crossing the U.S.-Mexico border and supersede a decades-old court settlement that both limits how long
U.S. Politics Fed Officials Viewed July Rate Cut as 'Recalibration' of PolicyThe Wall Street Journal. - Nick TimiraosWASHINGTON—Federal Reserve officials faced divisions over their decision to cut interest rates last month and saw their move as a “recalibration” rather than the start of a more aggressive easing cycle.
Ivanka Trump In Reversal, Trump Says He Is No Longer Considering Tax CutsThe Wall Street Journal. - Rebecca Ballhaus, Alex Leary, Andrew RestucciaWASHINGTON—President Trump backed away from pursuing new tax cuts to bolster the U.S. economy, a sharp reversal from a day earlier, when he had described several such measures the White House was contemplating.
U.S. Politics North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICEThe Wall Street Journal. - Arian Campo-FloresNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would require sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the latest clash over an issue that has triggered fierce debate nationally. the
Taiwan Strait China Threatens Sanctions Over Planned U.S. Sale of Jets to TaiwanThe Wall Street Journal. - Chun Han WongBEIJING—China said it would sanction any U.S. firm involved in a planned $8 billion sale of advanced jet fighters to Taiwan, in retaliation against what it describes as Washington’s attempt to undermine
Taliban Afghanistan Talks Resuming at Crucial StageThe Wall Street Journal. - Craig NelsonKABUL—U.S.-Taliban negotiations to end America’s longest military engagement overseas entered a crucial stage on Wednesday, as Washington’s special envoy arrived in the Gulf state of Qatar for talks both
U.S. Politics Capital-Gains Tax Change Would Drive Only Modest Boost, Economists SayThe Wall Street Journal. - Richard Rubin, Michael WursthornThe potential capital-gains tax cut floated and then seemingly dismissed this week by President Trump would likely deliver only modest economic benefits, economists say, making it a questionable tool stimulating
U.S. Politics Freed Iranian Tanker's Journey to Greece Hits Stumbling BlocksThe Wall Street Journal. - Benoit Faucon, Costas ParisThe Adrian Darya 1’s plan to unload its oil cargo and collect fresh supplies in Greece is hitting a snag, people familiar with the tanker’s operations said, as the U.S. pressures Athens to avoid any dealings
U.S. Politics SEC Takes Action Aimed at Proxy Advisers for ShareholdersThe Wall Street Journal. - Andrew AckermanWASHINGTON—Public companies notched a victory in a longstanding fight to curb the impact of consultants who influence shareholder votes on topics such as executive pay. A divided Securities and Exchange
Greenland Trump Criticizes Danish Prime Minister for Rejecting Greenland SaleThe Wall Street Journal. - Rebecca Ballhaus, Alex LearyWASHINGTON—President Trump on Wednesday criticized Denmark’s prime minister and accused her of “blowing off the U.S.,” a day after he canceled a scheduled trip to Denmark because she rejected possible
C-Bo Federal Deficits to Grow More Than Expected in Next Decade, CBO SaysThe Wall Street Journal. - Kate DavidsonWASHINGTON—Federal deficits are projected to grow much more than expected over the next decade after a budget agreement struck last month, pushing government debt as a share of the economy closer to the
U.S. Politics Manufacturers Want to Quit China for Vietnam. They're Finding It Impossible.The Wall Street Journal. - Niharika MandhanaHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—With the U.S. and China tangled in a nasty trade fight, this should be Vietnam’s time to shine. Instead, it is becoming increasingly clear that it will be years, if ever, before
Greenland White House Cancels Trump's Visit to Denmark After Greenland FlapThe Wall Street Journal. - Alex LearyWASHINGTON—The White House on Tuesday canceled President Trump’s planned visit to Denmark after the prime minister said she wouldn’t entertain his proposal to purchase Greenland from the Scandinavian “Denmark
Huawei Huawei Discussed Iran Business With Citi and BNP Paribas, Court Documents ShowThe Wall Street Journal. - Dan StrumpfNew details about the U.S. sanctions-busting case against Huawei Technologies Co. emerged in court filings in Canada, including about the Chinese telecom giant’s alleged dealings in Iran, Syria and Sudan.
U.S. Politics Fed Minutes to Show Committee Divide on Last Month's Rate CutThe Wall Street Journal. - Nick TimiraosThe Federal Reserve releases the minutes of its July 30-31 meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT, shedding more light on its decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than a decade. Officials
U.S. Politics If Economy Turns South, Trump Has Other Ways to Rally Core SupportersThe Wall Street Journal. - Andrew DuehrenThis item first appeared in the Capital Journal newsletter. Read today’s full newsletter here or sign up here for daily updates in your inbox. Indications that the U.S. economy could soon enter a recession
Nancy Pelosi Pelosi Corrals Combative Caucus, Intent on Keeping a House MajorityThe Wall Street Journal. - Natalie AndrewsNancy Pelosi, a self-described liberal, is taking a different approach on leading her party in her second turn as speaker of the House, one more mindful of the needs of moderates who were key to Democrats
U.S. Politics Trump Weighs Options to Spur the EconomyThe Wall Street Journal. - Rebecca Ballhaus, Andrew Restuccia, Richard RubinWASHINGTON—President Trump said he is considering measures to bolster the economy, including a possible reduction in capital-gains taxes, and continued to press the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
Republican Jewish Coalition Trump Says Jews Who Vote for Democrats Show Ignorance, DisloyaltyThe Wall Street Journal. - Alex LearyWASHINGTON—President Trump on Tuesday questioned how Jewish Americans could vote for Democratic candidates, as he stepped up criticism of a pair of Democratic congresswomen who have been critical of Israel.
U.S. Politics Trump Retreats on Background Checks for Gun PurchasersThe Wall Street Journal. - Alex LearyWASHINGTON—President Trump backed further away from calls for stricter background checks for gun purchasers and emphasized mental illness instead as a prominent factor in mass shootings. “I’ve said 100
Volcker Rule Banks Get Some Relief in Volcker-Rule ChangesThe Wall Street Journal. - Lalita ClozelWASHINGTON—Banks are on the verge of getting some relief from Volcker-rule limits on speculative trading, one of the industry’s priorities in amending the regulations put in place after the financial Two
U.S. Politics U.S. Warns Greece Against Assisting Iran Oil TankerThe Wall Street Journal. - Benoit FauconLONDON—The U.S. warned Greece against assisting the Iranian tanker released by Gibraltar as it continues efforts to block the vessel and further drags its allies into escalating tensions between Washington
World Politics Russia Criticizes Arms-Control Group Over Reporting of BlastThe Wall Street Journal. - Georgi Kantchev, Michael R. GordonRussia lashed out at an international arms-control organization for reporting on an explosion at a missile-test site this month and suggested that Moscow had the legal right to withhold data from its stations.
U.S. Politics Sanders's Support for F-35 Jets Angers Some BackersThe Wall Street Journal. - Eliza CollinsBURLINGTON, Vt.—Bernie Sanders’s support for a plan to base military jets in his home state has put him at odds with some progressives who otherwise approve of his platforms. Mr. Sanders has joined with
U.S. Politics Historic Rise of College-Educated Women in Labor Force Changes WorkplaceThe Wall Street Journal. - Likhitha ButchireddygariThis year is shaping up to be the first year that women make up the majority of the college-educated labor force, a milestone that is already altering benefits packages offered by companies and one that
