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McDonald’s Value Push and Bigger Burgers Drive Larger Orders

McDonald’s Corp. is reeling in diners with souped-up value offerings and bigger burgers, leading to larger orders even in the face of economic pressures.

By Daniela Sirtori

Germany’s Top Diplomat Seeks to Smooth Tensions With Trump

Germany’s foreign minister sought to repair relations between President Donald Trumpand Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying the government in Berlin supports the US aim to ensure Iran can’t obtain a nuclear weapon.

Defenders of the Jones Act Have Lost Badly: Scott Lincicome

For more than a century, the Jones Act has survived on purported economic and security grounds. Its waiver by the Trump administration for Operation Epic Fury reveals serious flaws in both rationales.

States Versus Trump: Legal Challenges Poised to Smash Record

One or more states have teamed up to sue the federal government nearly 100 times since January 2025. That pace, if it continues, is likely to smash the record set during Trump’s first term, according to one political scientist tracking the cases.

Has the Major Questions Doctrine Given Judges Too Much Power?

This video explains the Major Questions Doctrine and how the Supreme Court has used it to curb major agency actions by requiring clear approval from Congress for policies with significant economic or political impact.

Maersk CEO Sees Passing Higher Oil Shock Costs to Customers

The chief executive officer of A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S said the oil shock caused by the Iran war will significantly raise costs this quarter and next, which the world’s No. 2 container carrier will seek to fully pass on to customers.

Eritrea Hails Potential Sanctions Relief as US Eyes Red Sea

Eritrea welcomed reports that the US may lift sanctions on the strategically located Red Sea nation, saying such a move would rectify years of “misguided policies.”

EU Fails to Finalize US Trade Deal, Risking New Tariffs on Cars

The European Union failed to finalize a long-delayed US trade deal during overnight talks, despite warnings from President Donald Trump that he would soon impose fresh tariffs.

German Factory Orders Surge Most Since December Despite Iran War

German factory orders jumped far more than expected in March even as the the Iran war began sending energy costs surging.

Humanoid Robots to Drive Next Leg of China Export Dominance

China’s early lead in humanoid robots will help power the next phase of its global manufacturing and export dominance, according to new research from Morgan Stanley.

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