Mar 13 Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa as part of latest U.S. outreach By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is. Continue reading
Mar 12 Federal government moves urgently to avert potential banking crisis By Ken Sweet, Christopher Rugaber, Chris Megerian, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 2:35 News Wrap: Pence says ‘history will hold Donald Trump accountable’ In our news wrap Sunday, Mike Pence criticized Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 capitol attack at an annual dinner with Washington journalists, Treasury Secretary Yellen said there will be no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, eight… Continue watching
Mar 12 Yellen says there will be no bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Treasury Secretary Yellen testifies on proposed Biden budget at House hearing By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press Republican lawmakers grilled Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Friday over President Joe Biden’s proposal and aired other grievances about the administration. Continue reading
Feb 27 Treasury Secretary Yellen visits Ukraine, underscores U.S. economic support By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her first visit to Ukraine underscores Washington's commitment to continuing its economic support for the country. Continue reading
Feb 06 WATCH: Ahead of Biden’s State of the Union, House Speaker McCarthy demands debt limit talks By Associated Press One day ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy repeated his demand that Biden come to the table and negotiate a debt limit increase. Continue reading
Jan 23 During trip, Yellen pushes for China to address Zambia’s heavy debt burden By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says on the second leg on her African tour it's "critically important" to address Zambia's debt crisis. Experts say a prolonged debt crisis could lead Zambia deeper into poverty and joblessness and exclude it from… Continue reading
Jan 21 Yellen visits historic site of slave-trading post off the coast of Senegal By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen paid a solemn visit Saturday to the salmon-colored house on an island off Senegal that is one of the most recognized symbols of the horrors of the Atlantic slave trade that trapped tens of millions of Africans… Continue reading
Jan 20 Yellen hails rising U.S.-Africa relations after visiting young entrepreneurs in Senegal By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting Senegal with a message about the future of U.S.-Africa relations. Continue reading