Economy Feb 05

Malpass would succeed Jim Yong Kim, who announced in January that he is stepping down three years before his term was set to expire.

Politics Feb 05

Guests invited to the State of the Union typically put a face on policies the president will promote in the nationally televised address.

Economy Jan 31

Asked whether the U.S. and China can reach an agreement before a March 1 deadline, Trump said: "I don't know."…

Politics Jan 14

President Donald Trump kept his hard line Monday on the partial government shutdown, now in a fourth week, over his insistence on billions of dollars for a long, impregnable wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Nation Jan 13

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he encouraged Trump Sunday to reopen the government for a period of weeks to try to negotiate a deal with Democrats. But the South Carolina Republican said Trump wants a deal first.

Politics Dec 27

Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon.

World Dec 26

The U.S. presence in Syria was not meant to be "open-ended," the president said, adding that other wealthy nations should pay for rebuilding the country.

Politics Dec 26

Wednesday brings the first full business day after several government departments and agencies closed up over the weekend due to a budgetary stalemate between President Donald Trump and Congress. And there is no end in sight.

Politics Dec 25

"I know it's a great sacrifice for you to be away from your families, but I want you to know that every American family is eternally grateful to you, and we're holding you close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers,"…

Politics Dec 25

The president's comments seemingly dashed hope for a Christmas miracle that would soon allow several departments to reopen and employees to return to work.