White House takes new steps to study AI risks, determine impact on workers
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON The White House said on Tuesday it would ask workers how their employers use
2023-05-24 02:46
Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
President Biden and US lawmakers are trying to hash out a deal ahead of a 1 June debt ceiling deadline.
2023-05-23 05:25
US economy on the brink as time runs low to avert debt default
America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country's debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs.
2023-05-22 12:28
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
2023-05-22 02:22
Biden says won't agree to bipartisan deal on debt solely on Republicans' terms
HIROSHIMA, Japan U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday said he would not agree to a deal with Republicans
2023-05-21 18:21
Biden asks aides to arrange call with McCarthy as debt ceiling talks appear stalled
President Joe Biden has asked to speak with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once his meetings conclude in Japan, in hopes of helping to put negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling -- which have appeared mostly stalled since Friday -- back on track.
2023-05-21 17:58
Biden and G7 leaders prepare new Russia sanctions as Zelenskly expected to attend Japan summit
Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky is planning to make a dramatic in-person appearance at this weekend's Group of Seven summit in Japan as he continues to appeal for military assistance amid Russia's invasion, according to an official familiar with the planning.
2023-05-19 12:24
Biden's team reports 'progress' in debt ceiling talks with president
HIROSHIMA, Japan U.S. President Joe Biden held a call with his debt ceiling negotiation team on Friday while
2023-05-19 11:23
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:19
Biden administration proposes new rule to prevent students from incurring crippling debt at for-profit colleges
The Biden administration proposed a new rule Wednesday meant to prevent students from taking on an unaffordable amount of student loan debt to attend for-profit colleges and certificate programs at nonprofit colleges.
2023-05-18 07:20
Biden supported these work requirements for public aid in the past
With work requirements for safety net programs emerging as a central issue in the debt ceiling negotiations, President Joe Biden's past support of such mandates is a point of optimism for Republicans and of concern for his fellow Democrats.
2023-05-18 00:27
Biden says he's confident leaders will reach an agreement on debt limit
President Joe Biden on Wednesday sought to lay out how he'll continue to negotiate with congressional leaders on the budget to raise the debt ceiling -- underscoring that all parties agreed that the United States would not default.
2023-05-17 23:49