Politics Sep 01 Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief funding, bringing the total request to $16 billion The request is a sign wildfires, flooding and hurricanes intensifying during a period of climate change are imposing higher costs on U.S. taxpayers.
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: White House calls on Congress to pass short-term funding bill to keep government operating Without such congressional approval, parts of the federal government could shut down when the new budget year begins Oct. 1.
Politics Aug 17 Biden’s approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll finds Only 36 percent of U.S. adults approve of Biden's handling of the economy, slightly lower than the 42 percent who approve of his overall performance.
Economy Aug 16 Inflation is down, but the Inflation Reduction Act likely doesn’t deserve the credit Price increases have indeed cooled over the past year, with the inflation rate dropping from 9 percent to 3.2 percent. But economists say little to none of the drop came from the law.
Politics Aug 14 Biden says auto workers need ‘good jobs that can support a family’ as carmakers transition to electric vehicles The president has not yet been endorsed by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection. But he has broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign.
Politics Aug 09 Biden issues an executive order restricting tech investments in China In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate U.S.-based investments going toward China for computer chips, micro electronics, quantum technologies and AI.
Politics Aug 09 WATCH: Biden discusses clean energy investments and climate change in New Mexico “I’m not here to declare victory on the economy. We have a lot more work to do," Biden said at Arcosa Wind Towers, a facility that once made Solo cups and other plastics but is now shifting to wind towers.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Biden jokes that Republicans may impeach him because inflation is starting to cool Biden — buoyed by new signs the economy is continuing on the upswing — took a swipe on Friday at House Republicans' flirtations with an impeachment inquiry, quipping that GOP lawmakers may decide to impeach him because inflation is cooling down.
Economy Jul 20 WATCH: Biden talks economy and unions in Philadelphia as possible strikes loom Tensions are rising between unions and companies about a rapidly evolving economy in which AI, clean energy and e-commerce are rewriting some of the basic rules of work. Biden is trying to allay those concerns by saying unions should be…
Politics Jul 19 WATCH: Biden administration is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices The Biden administration is proposing new guidelines for corporate mergers, taking steps to disclose junk fees charged by landlords and launching a crackdown on price-gouging in the food industry.