A top White House official says the world needs to understand how and when the U.S. will weaponize its economic might in global conflict — and offered a sneak peek of what such a doctrine might look like if President Biden wins another term.
Why it matters: Global policymakers warn we may be in the most fragile era in decades, with persistent conflict among world superpowers. There is already evidence that these battles will be waged with economic tools that could spill out across the globe.
The death toll from a tornado outbreak that damaged multiple states across the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend has risen to at least 23. More severe weather was forecast Monday, this time targeting the East Coast.
The big picture: Widespread damage has been reported across the Ohio and Tennessee Valley region from storms on Sunday, particularly in Kentucky where an estimated 82,000-plus customers were still without power early Tuesday.
Mexico is facing the triple threats of a searing heat wave, drought and in the nation's capital water shortages that experts say are being amplified by climate change.
The big picture: The heat dome that's parked over the country has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people and animals from heat stroke and dehydration.
