Hailey Bullis

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list... See more

President Donald Trump‘s White House touts $9.6 trillion in U.S. and foreign investments on its website, hailing the figure as proof of “The Trump Effect.” But the figure, compiled of trade commitments from foreign countries and U.S. companies, remains fa... See more

President Donald Trump fused his “golden age of America” message with the Golden Arches on Monday evening, using a McDonald’s summit as a backdrop to tout his economic agenda. Trump, while describing himself as one of McDonald’s “all-time most loyal custo... See more

The government shutdown is one step closer to ending after the House Rules Committee advanced the Senate’s short-term funding bill Tuesday night. The panel voted 8-4, along party lines, to pass the measure, teeing up the legislation for a full floor vote ... See more

House members racing to get back to Washington ahead of Wednesday’s vote on a measure that would reopen the government have taken matters into their own hands to ensure they get back in time. As the government shutdown enters day 43, lawmakers have booked... See more