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Barney Frank on His Role in the Banking Crisis
Looser financial requirements contributed to the failure of Signature and Silicon Valley banks. And one of the rules’ creators supported loosening them.
The Legal Intricacies That Could Make or Break the Case Against Trump
To try to convict the former president of a felony, prosecutors might attempt to connect state election law to a federal election.
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates During a Banking Crisis?
The central bank’s decision on interest rates on Wednesday is shaping up to be the most consequential of the Jerome Powell era.
Are We at the Beginning of a New Cold War?
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is visiting Moscow. It may not simply be a mission of peace.
For the G.O.P., a Looming Trump Indictment Takes Center Stage
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida spoke on Monday about Donald Trump’s expected indictment, as Republicans weighed whether to heed the former president’s call to protest.
BONUS: Hard Fork Live! Big Tech’s Arch Nemesis + Bot or Not?
Live from the South by Southwest festival in Austin, a conversation with the assistant attorney general Jonathan Kanter.
UBS and Other Bank Stocks Fall After Credit Suisse’s Firesale
Investors are still spooked after UBS bought its Swiss peer, with confidence in the banking sector in short supply.
How TikTok Became a Matter of National Security
The U.S. government has expressed concerns that the app may endanger sensitive user data.
Trump Grand Jury Could Hear From Critic of Prosecution’s Star Witness
The grand jury considering the hush-money case against Mr. Trump might hear the testimony of lawyer Robert J. Costello, a critic of the ex-president’s fixer.
UBS Nears Deal to Buy Credit Suisse
The Swiss government is close to announcing a deal for UBS to buy Credit Suisse, its smaller rival, for about $1 billion.