politics
Big Oil is doing way better under Biden than under Trump
Trump is a friend of Big Oil, but energy firms had some of their worst years ever during the Trump presidency.
The big battle over whether to snatch Russia’s billions
Some Ukraine allies want to seize $300 billion in Russian assets and give the money to the besieged country. Financial bigwigs are split on the idea.
What does Trump need most from his running mate?
The typical rules would suggest the former president should choose someone unlike himself to round out his ticket, but typical rules rarely apply to Trump.
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia, which are holding primaries on May 14, followed by Kentucky and Oregon on May 21.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau reflects on being in a high-profile relationship: 'I don't live my life with the cameras on'
The 49-year-old mental health advocate said she had to "constantly" adapt as the wife of a politician.
For finance titans, the US economy rules
Many Americans might disagree, but the one-percenters at the Milken Institute's annual financial conference think the US economy is trouncing everybody else's.
This week in Bidenomics: No stag, no 'flation, just consternation
Investors cheered weaker-than-expected job numbers, which suggest inflation is abating. Voters will be harder to please.
Why Trump edges Biden on gas prices
Voters correctly remember that gas prices were cheaper when Trump was president. But that's unlikely to happen again, no matter what Trump might do if he wins a second term.
What time are the local and mayoral election results announced?
Rishi Sunak is bracing for another tough day after big losses.
Who will RFK Jr. hurt more in 2024: Trump or Biden?
Both Democrats and Republicans are worried that Kennedy could “spoil” the election by siphoning more votes from one side than the other.
3 awkward topics for Joe Biden
As he campaigns for reelection, President Biden hopes there a few things voters will forget about — even if they're going in the right direction.
Map reveals how much debt your local council is in
Local elections take place across 107 councils in England on Thursday against a backdrop of financial disarray.
What Trump and Biden have done about the border — and what they want to do next
November’s election will be the first since 1892 to feature two presidents — one former, one current — competing as the major-party nominees, and no issue in U.S. politics is more contentious right now than the situation at America’s southern border. Yahoo News National Correspondent Andrew Romano presents a guide to President Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s records in the White House and how the differences between them could reshape U.S. border policy going forward.
Their student loans were forgiven. Now they're reclaiming life after decades of debt: 'I've found dreams I never knew I had.'
“It’s as if I have finally ended a toxic relationship,” a former borrower told Yahoo News.
Markets aren’t excited about a second Trump presidency
The billionaire businessman might seem like the best bet for markets — except for a few peculiarities that worry investors.
Trump trial full coverage: Judge fines Trump for violating gag order, warns of jail time as testimony continues in the criminal hush money case
Prosecutors are set to resume presenting their case against the former president, who is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.
House to vote on antisemitism bill amid campus protests over the war in Gaza
While it’s expected to pass, the resolution will likely expose a bitter divide between moderate and progressive Democrats over the war in Gaza.
McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric
University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.
Trump gets roasted at White House correspondents’ dinner, as pro-Palestinian protesters take aim at Biden. Here’s what to know.
From Biden's age to Trump's legal woes, nothing was off limits.
Rishi Sunak is 'bottling' general election and will be 'taken out of No 10 by fingernails', Labour says
The prime minister has refused to rule out an earlier-than-expected election in July, but is still remaining vague on dates.
Will the Supreme Court help Trump avoid his election trial by siding with him on presidential immunity?
This week, the Supreme Court held a nearly three-hour hearing on whether Trump can be held criminally liable for trying to undo his 2020 election loss — or for anything else he did during his presidency.
This week in Bidenomics: Inflation staycation
The disappearance of inflation is one break President Biden seems unlikely to get in his reelection bid.
American workers are slowly regaining power
New worker protections, expanding labor unions, and a strong job market are finally helping the typical worker get ahead. Americans aren't feeling it.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore net neutrality protections. Under those rules, ISPs are not allowed to throttle access to specific sites or charge streaming services for faster service.
Letting agent chases grieving family for rent 'owed' after son's suicide
Labour MP Helen Hayes said two of her constituents in south London were pursued for cash by a letting agent after their son had died.
Why Trump's hush money scandal is a criminal case
As witness testimony begins in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Yahoo News Senior Editor David Knowles explains why the charges of falsifying business records — which would typically be considered a misdemeanor in New York state — have been elevated to criminal offenses in the eyes of the prosecution.