Thailand and Cambodia reached a new peace agreement that took effect on Saturday after the previous ceasefire, pushed by President Donald Trump and signed in Malaysia, broke down. Border fighting between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted earlier this month when both sides accused the other of violating the Trump-pushed ceasefire. The warring nations are now […]

As President Donald Trump nears his one-year anniversary in his second administration, he is closer than ever in making good on many of his top campaign promises and further away on his pledge to unite the nation. Three days before Inauguration Day, he pledged “a message of unity,” adding that “success brings unity.” It hasn’t. […]

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. The deal to end the country’s longest government shutdown has thrown […]

The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 18 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14.  The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to recipients […]