America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading, Again

The market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.

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Why Higher Oil Prices May Not Change U.S. Energy Policy

The energy crisis of the 1970s suggests that higher oil prices are unlikely to significantly shift U.S. energy policy away from fossil fuels.

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How Trump Denying Visas to Chinese Students Could Backfire on the US

Protecting the borders from espionage is essential. It’s something else to deny students because they are Chinese and hope to pursue a STEM degree in the United States.

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Frank Moore, a Top Aide to Jimmy Carter, Is Dead at 89

After serving as chief of staff when Carter was governor of Georgia, he followed him to Washington, where both men encountered a hostile political establishment.

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How Each of the Last 15 Presidents Managed His First 100 Days

They signed landmark legislation, created new programs, ordered military action and endured early stumbles.

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Donald J. Trump Is the Oldest President to Take the Oath, Again

Before Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in 2021, Donald J. Trump held the record for the country’s oldest commander in chief. He reclaimed the record on Monday.

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A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses

Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.

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President Biden Is Bowing Out After One Term. He’s Not the First.

Other American presidents have faced the delicate challenge of bidding farewell with grace after serving only one term in the Oval Office.

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Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination

Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.

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