Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
Category: United States Politics and Government
FTC Sues Amazon, Accusing Company of Illegal Online Retail Monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon, saying its conduct in its online store and services to merchants illegally stifled competition.
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum.
U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time
The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.
U.A.W. Starts Strike Small, but Repercussions Could Prove Far-Reaching
The union targeted three factories: one run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
Huawei Phone Is Latest Shot Fired in the U.S.-China Tech War
The release of a homegrown Chinese smartphone during a visit by the Biden official in charge of regulating such technology shows the U.S.-China tech conflict is alive and well.
Wrestling With Inequality, Some Conservatives Redraw Economic Blueprint
A growing number of Republican politicians and theorists are challenging party orthodoxy on pocketbook issues, corporate power and government’s role.
Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.
Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?
Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy Show Mixed Results
Last year, the Biden administration provided a new path to make it easier to discharge student loans in bankruptcy. The results appear promising, but success has been limited.
Strong Economic Data Buoys Biden, but Many Voters Are Still Sour
Voters continue to rate the president poorly on economic issues, but there are signs the national mood is beginning to improve.