The capital city was a national icon of local Black political power. No longer. As D.C. has skyrocketed in population over the past 20 years, buoyed by a renaissance in urban life, it has also seen a sharp outflow of Black residents.

President Joe Biden is eager to show he is delivering for steelworkers and other unions, but he faces immense pressure from businesses and European allies to lift steel tariffs that Trump imposed.

Chinese officials and multinational companies have been pushing for a rapid easing of trade tensions. Instead, the White House is signaling to Beijing that future conversations about trade will happen in concert with foreign allies and only come after China shows progress on issues like climate change and human rights.