A War of Words

In Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words, Anne Curzan tackles a pile of hard questions about grammar and usage. Her tone, however, is upbeat. A linguist, a language historian, and a writing professor, Curzan is the anti-vigilante of usage critics. For years, she has been writing and talking

Trump, Harris Endorse Tariffs on China, With Differing Approaches

The next administration will be likely pro-tariff. The conversation has shifted from whether tariffs are necessary to how they can best be implemented. News Analysis Regardless of who wins the White House in November, tariffs against China are here to stay. That’s the consensus in Washington, although Democrats and Republicans have different approaches. Meanwhile, who

US LNG Production Surge Will Double Exports by 2028: EIA

The projected boom in exports comes as Canadian, Mexican, and American projects come online and federal regulators approve first export permit in 7 months. North American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, driven by record production in the United States, are projected to significantly expand over the next five years, according to a Sept. 3 U.S.

Harris campaign hits Trump on Taliban deal in response to Afghanistan criticism

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is rehashing former President Donald Trump’s 2020 deal with the Taliban, as the Republican nominee has repeatedly criticized her for the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan during President Biden’s first year in office.  August 26 marked three years since the Abbey Gate suicide bombing attack outside the Hamid

Harris campaign hits Trump on Taliban deal after Afghanistan criticism

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is rehashing former President Donald Trump’s 2020 deal with the Taliban, as the Republican nominee has repeatedly criticized her for the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan during President Biden’s first year in office.  August 26 marked three years since the Abbey Gate suicide bombing attack outside the Hamid

House GOP Introduces Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Block Noncitizen Voting

House Republicans have introduced a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown, but its voter fraud provisions face Democrat opposition. House Republicans have introduced a stopgap spending bill designed to avert a government shutdown at the end of September, but its inclusion of a provision targeting noncitizen voting has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats. Unveiled