House Freedom Caucus previews looming appropriations fight
House Republicans are bracing for a bruising showdown with the White House and the US Senate this fall as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once again will have to decide how far he's willing to go to assuage the demands of the far right members in his ranks.
2023-07-26 01:50
Biden cancels $130 million in debt for students who attended Colorado college
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday his administration was canceling $130 million in debt for 7,400 student
2023-07-26 01:49
With one major strike averted, 'most pro-union president' confronts labor woes
"Mr. President, we got a problem with labor."
2023-07-26 01:47
UPS reaches deal with union Teamsters to avert strike
The agreement raises starting pay for part-time staff to $21 (£16.31) an hour.
2023-07-26 01:47
IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag
The International Monetary Fund is projecting that global economic growth will see a slight improvement compared to its previous projections but cautions that many challenges still cloud the horizon
2023-07-26 01:26
Luxury giant LVMH enjoys 'excellent' first half
LVMH, the world's top luxury group, said Tuesday it enjoyed an excellent first half with net profits soaring by 30 percent to 8.48 billion euros ($9.34 billion) thanks...
2023-07-26 01:25
Billionaire Leon Black made a $158 million payment to Jeffrey Epstein. Senators want to know why
The Senate Finance Committee is looking into whether billionaire investor Leon Black's $158 million payment to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was part of a greater strategy to avoid paying over $1 billion in federal gift and estate taxes.
2023-07-26 01:23
Biden Criticizes Those Who ‘Bury History’ in Rebuke to DeSantis
President Joe Biden criticized what he said were efforts to restrict the teaching of US history, delivering a
2023-07-26 01:22
Gas prices just saw their biggest one-day increase in a year
Gas prices are going up. The national average price for regular gasoline surged by 4 cents a gallon on Tuesday to $3.64 a gallon, according to AAA.
2023-07-26 01:22
Takeaways from AP's report on financial hurdles in state crime victim compensation programs
Thousands of crime victims each year are confronted with the difficult financial reality of state compensation programs that are billed as safety nets to offset costs like funerals, medical care, relocation and other needs
2023-07-26 01:21
TCW to Buy Engine No. 1’s ETF Unit in First Deal for CEO Katie Koch
TCW Group, the asset manager with a long history of managing bond funds, is expanding into exchange-traded funds
2023-07-26 01:20
Nigerian Central Bank Raises Rates in First Test of Independence
Nigeria’s central bank extended its longest phase of monetary tightening to tame inflation, disregarding a call by President
2023-07-26 01:15