Trump Tried to Kill the Infrastructure Law. Now He’s Getting Credit for Its Projects.
Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he strenuously opposed ahead of its passage.
Eastern Mediterranean Regional Analysis Brief
(Wed, 03 Sep 2025) <p style='color: grey;'>Over the past decade, Israel and Egypt have emerged as significant regional natural gas producers in the Eastern Mediterranean region; natural gas production grew significantly after major offshore discoveries in Egypt and Israel began commercial operations in the 2010s. Cyprusâs natural gas fields are still under development and could boost regional growth once commercial production begins.</p>
Ukraine War Leads to Global Shortage of TNT for Military and Mining Use
Mining materials to make cement, gravel and a host of other common products require an explosive that is becoming more expensive and limited in supply.
In Syria, a City Shattered by War Asks for Its Sacrifice to Be Repaid
Millions of Syrians from destroyed places like Daraya feel they did everything possible to overthrow the Assad government, but they still await reconstruction aid.
Will the C.D.C. Survive?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s assault may have dealt lasting damage to the agency, experts fear, with harsh consequences for public health.
Riding Amtrak’s New Acela Train: Sleeker, Comfier and a Tiny Bit Faster
The NextGen high-speed trains feel more like those in China, Japan or France. But topping out at 160 m.p.h., they’re still relatively slow.
20 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Is ‘at a Tipping Point’
The city has taken pride in its ability to endure. But many residents, fed up with dysfunction and soaring costs, want it to strive for more.
This Is Why New Orleans Never Recovered From Katrina
New Orleans after Katrina is a cautionary tale for every place in America that will one day face its own disaster.
Purging ‘Equity’ Programs, G.O.P. Defunded Its Own Roads
When Republicans repealed a Biden-era “access and equity” grant program for transportation, they canceled funding for projects in some of their own districts.
Indonesia Country Analysis Brief
(Mon, 25 Aug 2025) We updated our Indonesia Country Analysis. This report is EIAâs overview of the countryâs energy landscape, which includes data and analysis on energy production, consumption, infrastructure, and trade related to:
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<li>Petroleum and other liquids</li>
<li>Natural gas</li>
<li>Coal</li>
<li>Electricity and renewable energy</li>
<li>Critical minerals</li>
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