Politics Feb 04 Ahead of State of the Union, Biden’s economic optimism not shared by GOP President Joe Biden sees a nation with its future aglow. Republicans take a far bleaker view — that the country is beset by crushing debt and that Biden is largely responsible for inflation.
Politics Jan 31 WATCH: Biden visits New York City to highlight grant for Hudson River rail tunnel President Joe Biden on Tuesday showcased a $292 million mega grant that will be used to help build a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
Politics Jan 19 As government nears debt limit, Biden and House Republicans prepare for face off The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing.
Economy Jan 18 WATCH: Justice Department announces arrest of Russian cryptocurrency founder A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange that the Justice Department says became a haven for the proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested, federal officials said Wednesday.
Politics Jan 11 The federal government is set to max out on debt. Here’s why it could start a political standoff The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion borrowing authority as soon as this month. That starts the clock on an expected standoff between President Joe Biden and the new House Republican majority.
Politics Dec 21 Mandatory IRS audit of Trump taxes delayed during presidency, House panel says A congressional panel says the IRS failed to pursue mandatory audits of Donald Trump on a timely basis during his presidency.
Politics Dec 20 WATCH: House committee to release report on Trump’s tax returns The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted along party lines to publicly release a report on Donald Trump's tax returns, which the former president has long tried to shield.
Politics Dec 06 WATCH: Biden visits Arizona semiconductor site, highlights job growth President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
Politics Dec 02 WATCH: Biden signs bill creating labor agreement for railway workers President Joe Biden will sign a bill Friday to avert a freight rail strike that he said could have plunged the U.S. into recession.
Economy Oct 27 Rural areas to receive $759 million in grants for high-speed internet The Agriculture Department has announced $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet. It's part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year's infrastructure law.