Politics Dec 28 U.S. sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks The Houthis have sporadically targeted ships in the region previously, but the attacks have increased since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, spiking after an Oct. 17 explosion at a hospital in Gaza killed and injured many.
Politics Dec 22 Biden administration unveils hydrogen tax credit in effort to jump start industry The Biden administration released its highly anticipated proposal for doling out billions of dollars in tax credits to hydrogen producers Friday, in a massive effort to build out an industry that some hope can be a cleaner alternative to fossil…
Economy Dec 15 Congressional Budget Office projects lower inflation and higher unemployment into 2025 The office's Current View of the Economy from 2023 to 2025 report, released Friday, estimates that the unemployment rate will hit 4.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 and remain close to that level through 2025.
Politics Dec 12 U.S. announces new sanctions on Russia’s weapons suppliers The Biden administration is hitting hundreds of people and firms around the globe with new economic and diplomatic sanctions as the U.S. targets third-country contributors that are equipping Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politics Dec 07 U.S. sanctions money lending network to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, aims to boost maritime protections The White House is encouraging Mideast allies to join the Combined Maritime Forces, a partnership that exists to counter malign action by non-state actors in international waters.
Politics Dec 04 Treasury announces strike force as U.S. and China pursue crackdown on illicit fentanyl trafficking The Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force will bring together personnel and intelligence from throughout the Treasury Department to more effectively collaborate on stopping the flow of drugs into the country.
Politics Nov 29 WATCH: Biden touts clean energy investment and jobs during visit to Pueblo, Colorado President Joe Biden used a backdrop of the world's largest facility for wind tower manufacturing to sharpen his criticism of Republicans Wednesday, saying the company's expansion validates an environmental agenda his political opponents want to undo.
World Nov 14 U.S. imposes third round of sanctions against Hamas focusing on transfers from Iran to Gaza The sanctions block access to U.S. property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans.
Politics Nov 07 Treasury Secretary Yellen says Republican-proposed IRS funding cut in exchange for Israel aid is ‘irresponsible’ The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream.
World Nov 04 Thousands march in capitals around the world demanding cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.