Nathan Dean

Nathan R Dean

Senior Analyst:Government

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Day Five Of The Spring Meetings Of The International Monetary Fund And World Bank

The Clock Is Ticking for Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda

With possible gridlock after the midterms, the administration may focus on rules.

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The Clock Is Ticking for Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda

With possible gridlock after the midterms, the administration may focus on rules.

Day Five Of The Spring Meetings Of The International Monetary Fund And World Bank

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

What to Watch for as Vance Heads for Negotiations With Iran

US has two chief options: use military force again or cut a deal.

Vice President JD Vance Departs Joint Base Andrews Enroute To Peace Talks With Iran

April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Trump Gives Congress His Opening Bid for Spending and Cutting

The president’s plan may get ignored, but Congress will still be spending.

Trump Moves To Crack Down On Mail-In Voting By Executive Order

March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

After DHS Funding, Next Battle in Congress Will Be Money for War

Getting consensus on the next funding bill likely won’t be easy.

Senate Passes Homeland Security Deal After Airport Delays

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

The Big Question on Iran War: How Does It End?

Trump has allies and foes guessing about his endgame.

President Trump Participates In Kennedy Center Board Meeting

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Some Outstanding Questions About the War With Iran

Trump weighs his next steps in the conflict as oil prices surge.

Iran-Tehran-Explosions-March-8

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Tracking the Iran War Through Markets and Asset Classes

From oil to airlines, the US strikes are creating economic ripples.

President Trump Hosts Medal Of Honor Ceremony

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

Trump Has a Broad-Brush Option for His Next Move on Tariffs

The administration will likely need new legal grounds to keep trade barriers in place later this year

Trump's Global Tariffs Struck Down By US Supreme Court

February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

What’s Next for the Cryptocurrency Rollercoaster?

Amid Bitcoin’s volatility, the Trump-inspired rally evaporates.

Crypto’s Liquidity Engine Breaks Down With $5 Billion ETF Exodus

February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

Shutdown Politics Will Give Way to Election Campaign Pressures

There’s friction in both parties over the funding bill, but the midterms loom large.

ICE Raids Fight Complicates House Vote, Risking Longer Shutdown

January 26, 2026

January 26, 2026

Minnesota Outcry Puts a Government Shutdown Back on the Table

Congress has an end-of-the-month deadline to finish work on funding.

Congress On Track To Avoid Shutdown And Soften Trump Spending Cuts

January 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

Where Does the Powell Probe Go From Here?

The Justice Department likely has a tough path to prosecuting the case.

Powell Says Justice Department Served Fed With Subpoenas

January 5, 2026

January 5, 2026

Assessing the Aftermath of Trump’s Venezuela Intervention

The US military operation puts other nations on notice.

Celebrity Sightings In New York City - January 5, 2026

December 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

What to Watch for in Washington as We Usher In 2026

Congressional action will be incremental, but geopolitics will continue to make news.

Industry In The Permian Basin

December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025

Crypto, Tariffs and Regulation on Washington’s 2026 Agenda

Legislation will mostly take a backseat to midterm election campaigning.

Congress Is Running Out The Clock On Any Big Moves By Year’s End

December 8, 2025

December 8, 2025

Trump Promises ‘One Rule’ for AI, But He May Need Congress to Act

The president wants to limit state regulation of the technology.

Trump To Unveil $12 Billion In Long-Awaited Farm Aid Program

December 1, 2025

December 1, 2025

Congress Is Running Out the Clock on Any Big Moves by Year’s End

Extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies is still in limbo.

US Orders 500 Additional National Guard To DC After Shooting

November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025

Trump Still Wrestling With His Own Plan to Fix Healthcare Costs

The president’s proposal was supposed to come this week.

President Trump Departs White House For Maryland

November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

What’s Next for Obamacare, Saudis Investments and Russian Sanctions

It’s the season for dealmaking in Washington.

President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a signing ceremony in Riyadh in May.

November 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

What’s Coming Next Now That There’s a Deal to End the Shutdown

The Government may reopen by weeks end once the Senate and House vote.

Shutdown Nears End As Democrats Agree To Funding Deal