Nation Oct 27 What’s the so-called ‘wealth tax’ in Biden’s proposed bill, and how would it work? To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires.
Politics Oct 15 White House targets economic risks from climate change The actions being recommended by the Biden administration reflect a significant shift in the broader discussion about climate change, suggesting that the nation must prepare for the costs that families, investors and governments will bear.
Economy Oct 13 White House aims to ease supply chain bottlenecks with deal to make LA port 24/7 The White House said Wednesday it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation, part of an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for U.S. consumers.
Politics Oct 13 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on deal to make LA port a 24-hour operation The supply chain problem is tightly linked with the broader challenge of inflation confronting Biden, as higher prices are creating both economic and political risks.
Politics Oct 07 Default crisis dodged — for now — with Dem-GOP debt accord Senate leaders have announced an agreement to extend the government's borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented default that experts say would have decimated the economy.
Politics Oct 07 Agreement reached on short-term debt ceiling fix Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday an agreement has been reached with Republicans to extend the government's borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting a debt crisis.
Politics Oct 06 Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff Democrats are signaling they are receptive to an offer from Republican leader Mitch McConnell that would allow for an emergency debt limit extension into December.
Politics Oct 06 WATCH: Biden enlists CEOs to warn of default if federal debt limit is not raised Biden hosted business leaders at the White House on Wednesday and is warning that failure to extend the government's borrowing authority could set off a global financial crisis.
Politics Oct 04 WATCH: Biden discusses debt ceiling as U.S. approaches limit President Joe Biden accused Republican lawmakers on Monday of blocking efforts to increase the government's borrowing authority, saying they're playing "Russian roulette with the U.S. economy" by committing to filibuster the measure ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.
Politics Sep 24 WATCH: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow President Joe Biden declared Friday that the U.S. and other member of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as “the Quad," are showing they “know how to get things done" in an increasingly complicated corner of the globe.