Joe Biden

CIA chief met Saudi crown prince last month in push to mend ties

CIA Director William Burns made an unannounced trip to Saudi Arabia last month to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, U.S. and Saudi officials said, as the Biden administration pushes to repair ties with a key Middle East security partner.

How China is helping to fuel record-high inflation

Supply chain constraints, government spending and consumer demand have pushed inflation in the U.S. to the highest level in 40 years – but geopolitical elements are also fueling rising prices.