• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconNews
Right Arrow Button IconPolitics

Politics

United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls

The stocks of both airlines soared two weeks ago when reports surfaced that Kirby had floated the idea of combining two of the biggest U.S. airlines to the White House.

By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump addresses the media.
A manifesto, a train ride, and gaps in security that let a shooter get near Trump
By Jim EdwardsApril 27, 2026
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
By The Associated Press and Mark ShermanApril 27, 2026
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
Palantir staff reportedly question company’s commitment to civil liberties
By Andrew NuscaApril 27, 2026
Latest Stories
Marc benioff
AISalesforce CEO Marc Benioff says AI won’t kill entry-level jobs. He’s hiring 1,000 new grads to prove it
By Jake AngeloApril 27, 2026
Daughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
LawDaughter of former Uzbek president accused of masterminding $100 million crime ring known as ‘The Office’
By Jamey Keaten and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
John Ternus, incoming CEO of Apple
SuccessIncoming Apple CEO John Ternus tells Gen Z an early mistake taught him an important lesson: ‘The care you put into your work really matters’
By Emma BurleighApril 27, 2026
Ronald Wayne holding a can of Busch Light Apple, leaning up against a stacked package of the beer.
SuccessApple cofounder Ronald Wayne—whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976—says that at 91, he has no regrets
By Preston ForeApril 27, 2026
Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event convenes more than 11,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 90 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyShell reverses course in Canada and buys ARC Resources for $14 billion, doubling down on oil and gas
By Jordan BlumApril 27, 2026
She left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
NewslettersShe left Citigroup after 18 years as one of its top women. Why Ida Liu chose HSBC as her next move
By Nicholas GordonApril 27, 2026
Intel Chief Exec, Lip-Bu Tan, on stage
EuropeIntel’s share price just blew the doors off. One man thinks he knows the reason why
By Kamal AhmedApril 27, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
BankingTop CD rates from major banks on April 27, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
By Danny BakstApril 27, 2026
More PoliticsPage 19 of 100
Photo of Elon Musk
Politics‘No, we didn’t’: DOGE staffer admits Elon Musk’s cost-cutting agency failed to reduce the federal deficit
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 16, 2026
  • Trump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable
    Middle EastTrump’s AI czar calls for U.S. to ‘get out’ of war and warns Iran has a ‘dead man’s switch’ that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable
    By Jason MaMarch 14, 2026
Donald Trump
PoliticsTrump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ can’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz—and it’s threatening a recession
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 16, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following their meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Politics‘Blackmail is also not what I wish for’: America’s allies are ghosting Trump on Strait of Hormuz
By Eva RoytburgMarch 16, 2026
President Donald Trump at the White House
EconomyThe energy crisis isn’t recessionary yet, but there’s a scenario where oil prices could bring the US economy to a ‘standstill,’ Oxford Economics says
By Tristan BoveMarch 16, 2026
Iran’s attacks have collapsed, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets
Middle EastIran’s attacks have collapsed, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets
By Jason MaMarch 16, 2026
Orsted logo on a metal fence
EnvironmentDespite Trump’s best efforts, an offshore wind farm just lit up New England
By The Associated Press and Jennifer McDermottMarch 16, 2026
  • More than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis
    PoliticsMore than 3 million Iranians have been displaced so far since the war started, setting up a potential migration crisis
    By Sam McNeil, Serra Yedikardes and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Sen. Cory Booker
PoliticsRepublicans go quiet as the U.S.-Iran war enters its third week: Senate Dems
By The Associated Press and Stephen GrovesMarch 16, 2026
People walk in front of a wind farm.
EnergyMassive wind farm offshore Massachusetts flouts Trump, finished construction
By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
Lines at airport security
Politics‘Air travel is the political football:’ Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: ‘Air travel is the political football’
By The Associated Press and Anne D'InnocenzioMarch 16, 2026
President Donald Trump, his mouth agape on Air Force One.
PoliticsTrump Administration races to rebuild tariff revenue after Supreme Court setback
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberMarch 16, 2026
bessent
PoliticsBessent talks oil, accuses media of ‘trying to make it into some crisis that it’s not’
By The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
  • Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge
    EconomyTrump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
iran
PoliticsIran minister mocks Trump for ‘begging’ for help on reopening Hormuz, claims attacks came from UAE
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2026
Top airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. ‘Once again, air travel is the political football’
PoliticsTop airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. ‘Once again, air travel is the political football’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
PoliticsTrump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
By Peter Martin, Fiona MacDonald, Donato Paolo Mancini, Alberto Nardelli and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
PoliticsPentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Trump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
EnergyTrump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China
EnergyIran supertanker pushes through strait for China
By Prejula Prem and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Japan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
PoliticsJapan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
By Isabel Reynolds, Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
PoliticsBahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
By Mark Burton and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
EnergyU.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties
EconomyBessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties
By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
PoliticsAs Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags
PoliticsAfter 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags
By Catherina GioinoMarch 15, 2026
Women enjoying the view of the mountains at Zion
EconomyGetting Americans outside added 5 million jobs and $1.3 trillion to the economy in 2024, before staffing and budget cuts came for national parks
By Tristan BoveMarch 15, 2026
President Donald Trump salutes as a U.S. Army carry team moves a flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. Declan J. Coady at Dover Air Force Base on March 07, 2026 in Dover, Delaware.
Middle EastThe war with Iran has defense experts wondering if Khamenei will attempt to activate sleeper cells on U.S. soil
By Eleanor PringleMarch 15, 2026
U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq ‘now’ as attacks mount
PoliticsU.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq ‘now’ as attacks mount
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
FCC’s Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage
LawFCC’s Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
Crew of fatal U.S. military crash included Ohio Air National Guard members and a pilot with three small children
PoliticsCrew of fatal U.S. military crash included Ohio Air National Guard members and a pilot with three small children
By David A. Lieb, Mark Scolforo, Julie Walker and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Iran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate
PoliticsIran openly threatens neighbor’s non-U.S. assets for first time, telling UAE ports to evacuate
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
EnergyTrump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz
By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMarch 14, 2026
1...
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
...100
Most Popular
Politics
The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpilesplaceholder alt text
By Sasha RogelbergApril 24, 2026
Future of Work
'You feel radicalized': A Meta AI exec watched agents beat her top workers. Now she's built a nonprofit to help Gen Z find jobs before they disappearplaceholder alt text
By Jake AngeloApril 26, 2026
Future of Work
Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter'placeholder alt text
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 26, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Lists Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Lists Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.