Deputy Politics Editor

Hannah Wiley

Agarwal announced his candidacy last week to little fanfare. The Standard sat down with him to understand his unconventional platform.

Lured by six-figure salaries and voyages to paradise, child-care providers face a reality that’s far from glamorous.

Referral bonuses, luxury retreats, and secrecy — startups are doing everything to land the right founding engineer. 

Brett McGurk used to lead the global effort to fight ISIS. Now he’s helping companies strike billion-dollar AI deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The investor and podcast host has scored major regulatory wins, all while the Trump family rakes in millions from crypto ventures. 