Jul 04 Watch 9:16 High gas prices and canceled flights create holiday headaches for Americans After holding off for part of the pandemic, Americans are traveling in big numbers this summer, but it’s turning out to be much more difficult than many expected, whether you’re flying or driving. We asked people to share their experiences… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 3:52 Supply chain issues put a damper on July 4 fireworks By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran Problems with the global supply chain have impacted nearly every sector of the economy. Now Americans preparing to celebrate Independence Day may find increased prices on the fireworks aisle, or their cities canceling fireworks displays altogether. Stephanie Sy has the… Continue watching
Jun 30 From the stock market to crypto, a punishing six months for investors By Alex Veiga, Stan Choe, Associated Press It's the worst start to a year for stocks in decades. Bonds are on pace for one of their worst performances in history, and cryptocurrencies have tumbled after soaring last year. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds briefing as administration works to lower gas prices By Matthew Daly, Associated Press An oil industry meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to lower gas prices and boost domestic oil supplies was constructive, but did not produce a major breakthrough, administration and industry officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 5:52 Biden asks Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to curb rising prices President Biden is calling on Congress to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax. The president told reporters at an event Wednesday that he knows the proposal isn’t a permanent solution to rising prices at the pump. White House correspondent Laura… Continue watching
Jun 22 How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday could alleviate pressure at the pump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: President Joe Biden calls on Congress to pass 3-month gas tax suspension By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures that was greeted with doubts by many lawmakers. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: COVID vaccinations begin for children under age 5 In our news wrap Monday, children under the age of 5 began receiving COVID vaccines, President Biden considers a pause on the federal gas tax, militants killed at least 132 villagers in Mali, Israel is headed for a new election,… Continue watching
Jun 20 President Biden says he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare the public from higher prices at the pump, which began to climb last year and surged after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Gas prices nationwide are averaging just under $5 a… Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: Ethnic mass killing in Ethiopia claims more than 200 lives In our news wrap Sunday, an ethnic mass killing in Ethiopia has claimed the lives of more than 200 Amhara people, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects an economic slowdown but not necessarily a recession, voters in Colombia head to the… Continue watching