Wes Kosova

Senior Executive Editor:Washington DC

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‘Not Our War’: NATO Learns to Tell Trump No

‘Not Our War’: NATO Learns to Tell Trump No

Allies showed some spine in resisting demands to jump into the Iran conflict.

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

‘Not Our War’: NATO Learns to Tell Trump No

Allies showed some spine in resisting demands to jump into the Iran conflict.

‘Not Our War’: NATO Learns to Tell Trump No

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Trump’s News-Free Iran Update Shows the Pressure He’s Facing

The president points to a longer war despite his triumphant tone.

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March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

The Iran War Has Already Cost US Taxpayers Billions

One kind of interceptor missile alone is about $4 million when fired.

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March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

The Enormous Financial Cost of Three Weeks of War in Iran

An estimated $11 billion was spent in just the first six days.

The Enormous Financial Cost of Three Weeks of War in Iran

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Trump’s Foreign Adventures Will Cost Taxpayers Billions

In the past, the US raised taxes to pay for military action. Now it’s piled onto the debt.

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January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

Trump’s Tumultuous Year Pushing the Limits of Presidential Power

A ridiculously quick, necessarily incomplete breakdown of Donald Trump’s attempt to rewrite the rules of the presidency—and whether it’s working.

Trump’s Tumultuous Year Pushing the Limits of Presidential Power

December 26, 2025

December 26, 2025

Beyond the Trade War, China Made Gains in 2025

Trump’s efforts to thwart an economic rival have limits.

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December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025

Democrats From Schumer to Mamdani to AOC Face Big Year in 2026

The party’s frustrated upstarts aim to shake up its leadership with a big year coming up for US politics.

Democrats From Schumer to Mamdani to AOC Face Big Year in 2026

October 14, 2025

October 14, 2025

Trump’s ‘Flood the Zone’ Strategy Also Involves a Lot of Mopping Up

The president’s push to do everything at once has overwhelmed Democrats, the courts, the media—and the White House.

Trump’s ‘Flood the Zone’ Strategy Also Involves a Lot of Mopping Up

September 30, 2025

September 30, 2025

Government Shutdowns Are Sadly Familiar Now

The most likely outcome: Essential services will continue until a predictable deal is struck.

Government Shutdown Looms As House And Senate Disagree On Funding Bill

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

The UN Shows How Trump Is Pretty Much on His Own Now

At the General Assembly, world leaders who appeased the US president’s NATO and tariff demands are defying him on climate change, energy and other urgent issues.

The UN Shows How Trump Is Pretty Much on His Own Now

September 16, 2025

September 16, 2025

The CEO Guide to Getting What You Want Out of Trump

Apple, Intel, Nvidia and other companies have reversed the president’s opposition by giving him a hefty prize, along with bragging rights.

The CEO Guide to Getting What You Want Out of Trump

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

Businesses Don’t Want Gerrymandered Election Maps Either

A national coalition of corporate leaders says monopolies in politics are as problematic as they are in business.

Businesses Don’t Want Gerrymandered Election Maps Either

August 7, 2025

August 7, 2025

Trump-First Foreign Policy Pits the US Against Everybody Else

The president’s us-versus-them worldview means allies and adversaries alike get the same treatment at the negotiating table.

Trump-First Foreign Policy Pits the US Against Everybody Else

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

US Trade Partners Are Trying to Get Around Trump’s Tariffs

Countries look for ways to offset the economic pain. Plus: Uncertainty in the job market hurts recent grads.

Trump Threatens New Tariffs On Multiple Countries As Second Term Nears

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

Europe’s Arms Makers Get a Boost From Trump’s NATO Demands

US allies look to bulk up their arsenals with European-made weapons instead of buying American.

Europe’s Arms Makers Get a Boost From Trump’s NATO Demands

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Three Thoughts and an Asterisk on the NYC Mayoral Race

Trends in Zohran Mamdani’s win. Plus: The mortgage fraud that stole Canadians’ homes.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Hosts Election Night Event

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

US Allies and Adversaries Are Dodging Trump’s Tariff Threats

Leaders aren’t racing to make deals despite White House pressure.

US Allies and Adversaries Are Dodging Trump’s Tariff Threats

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

CEOs Are Already Feeling Trump Fatigue

Business leaders expected an economic boom but got tariffs instead. Plus: The market for reptile pets is booming.

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April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Why the IRS Will Struggle With Your Tax Return This Year

The least-loved agency in government is being starved of the workers it needs to handle the mountains of 1040s it’ll be getting.

IRS Forms Ahead Of 2022 Income Tax Deadline