WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell will present a mixed picture of the US economy to Congress Tuesday afternoon as lawmakers prepare for negotiations on another round. of stimulus. The joint emergence of America’s two leading economic policymakers comes as the coronavirus pandemic …

The letter, addressed to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, also said the annexation “would actively harm the prospects for a future in which all Israelis and Palestinians can live with full equality, human rights and dignity, and would lay the groundwork for Israel become an apartheid state, as its predecessor …

A sharp increase in coronavirus cases has led to the closure of some Florida beaches during the upcoming vacation weekend. The beaches of Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties are closed for the July 4 holiday weekend. All counties are located on the southeast coast of Florida. Hours of …

China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong has generated statements of deep concern from abroad and a strong defense in the country. Details of the law, which comes in response to last year’s sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in the city, will be released later Tuesday. China says …

The Chicago Bulls chased Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James during the 2010 offseason and at the time they were sure they would at least sign Bosh. “For me, the story and the conversation start with Chris Bosh,” said Nick Friedell on the Brian Windhorst podcast. “Because you talk …