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.
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.