Politics Feb 14 White House reports nearly 18 percent drop in people with medical debt Among the programs they say contributed to less debt was an expansion of the Obama-era healthcare law that added 4.2 million people with some form health insurance.
Politics Feb 14 WATCH: White House says the number of people with medical debt fell by 8.2 million The number of people with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million — or 17.9 percent — between 2020 and 2022, according to a report Tuesday from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Politics Feb 09 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on strengthening Social Security, Medicare in Florida President Joe Biden is taking direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare. He told an audience in Florida on Thursday that he would create a “nightmare” for anyone who tried to do so.
Politics Feb 07 Takeaways from Biden's 2023 State of the Union President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since voters in the midterm elections handed control of the House to Republicans.
Nation Feb 06 Most Democrats don't want Biden to seek a 2nd term, poll says While Biden has trumpeted his legislative victories and ability to govern, the poll suggests relatively few U.S. adults give him high marks on either.
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.