Author
James Okafor
Senior political correspondent. Specialist in US domestic policy and Capitol Hill.
6 published articles
Senate Passes Landmark Infrastructure Bill Worth $1.2 Trillion
In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the Senate approved a sweeping infrastructure package set to reshape roads, bridges, broadband, and clean energy across the country.
President Signs Executive Order on AI Safety and Transparency
The White House issued a sweeping executive order requiring federal agencies to adopt new safety standards for artificial intelligence systems used in government operations.
Global Cost-of-Living Crisis: How Middle-Class Families Are Adapting
With inflation reshaping household budgets in 40 countries, a new OECD report documents how middle-income families are cutting back, side-hustling, and redefining prosperity.
Tesla Slashes EV Prices Globally in Push to Defend Market Share
Tesla cut prices across its entire lineup by up to 18% in key markets, reigniting the electric-vehicle price war as competition from Chinese manufacturers intensifies.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Becomes Highest-Grossing Concert Tour in History
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surpassed $2 billion in gross revenue, making it the first concert tour in history to cross that threshold and shattering every previous record.
US Open: Unseeded 19-Year-Old Wins First Grand Slam in Stunning Upset
In one of the biggest upsets in US Open history, unseeded teenager Lucia Varga defeated the world No.1 to claim her first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.