Politics Nov 03 WATCH: Biden visits site of mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, mourns with community Biden came to Lewiston to do what presidents do in these moments of horror and grief; lend comfort to the families of the victims and to show support for a reeling community. But it's a type of trip that has…
Politics Nov 02 WATCH: Biden pushes for more U.S.-Latin America trade, seeking to lessen Chinese influence Biden on Friday will welcome national leaders from across the Western Hemisphere for the first Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit.
World Oct 18 U.S. eases oil and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed The move comes in response to Venezuela's government and a faction of its opposition formally agreeing to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election.
World Oct 18 U.S. imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
Politics Oct 18 U.S. sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over surprise Israel attack Targeted for Treasury Department sanctions are Hamas investment portfolio managers, a key Hamas commander and a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange, among others.
World Oct 18 U.S. sanctions 10 Hamas members, organization’s international financial network Targeted for Wednesday’s Treasury Department sanctions are members who manage a Hamas investment portfolio, a Qatar-based financial facilitator with close ties to the Iranian regime, a key Hamas commander and a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange.
Politics Oct 17 IRS plans rollout of free e-file tax return system with invitations to limited taxpayers The agency, which is working on implementing state filing into its pilot, estimates that hundreds of thousands of taxpayers will participate in the limited rollout of the program for the 2024 filing season.
Economy Oct 12 Social Security recipients will get over $50 more per month on average in 2024 This year's 8.7 percent benefit increase was brought on by record 40-year-high inflation, which pushed up the price of consumer goods. With inflation easing, the next annual increase is markedly smaller.
Politics Oct 03 WATCH: U.S. announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers The U.S. is announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against 14 people and 14 firms across China and Canada related to the import of fentanyl into the United States.
Politics Sep 15 Biden announces more Iran sanctions on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death Amini's death set off protests in dozens of cities across the country of 80 million people, with young women marching in the streets and publicly exposing and cutting off their hair.