U.S. can 'certainly' afford military support to both Israel and Ukraine, Jan
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the country can "absolutely" afford to financially support both Israel and Ukraine in their respective war efforts. President in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday reiterated Washington's "unw...
2023-10-17 17:01:29
Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday as war drags into its second week
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday in an effort to mitigate the expansion of the war between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has made two trips to Israel since the war broke out on...
2023-10-17 17:01:23
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run for president as independent, not Democrat
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will abandon his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination and instead run for the White House as an independent. Kennedy's raises the chances that he will play in the 2024 election. Kenne...
2023-10-13 16:46:14
Will Hurd suspends 2024 presidential campaign
Former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas on Monday suspended his presidential campaign, becoming the second notable GOP candidate to end his run for the Republican nomination. "Unfortunately, it has become clear to me and my team that the time has co...
2023-10-13 16:46:09
Biden interviewed by special counsel in his classified documents
President Joe Biden was interviewed as part of the investigation into his handling of classified documents being led by special counsel , the White House said. A person familiar with the matter said Hur personally led the interview. In a st...
2023-10-13 16:46:03
Biden condemns 'terror and bloodshed' by Hamas, vows to support Israel
Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S., U.K., and the European Union. In a joint statement released Monday, the U.S. along with France, Germany, Italy and the U.K. condemned the group and "its appalling acts of terro...
2023-10-13 16:45:56
Israel-Hamas war: Biden warns Iran to 'be careful'
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he warned Iran to "be careful" in the wake of by militant organization Hamas on over the weekend. After listing aid the U.S. is sending to Israel, and noting that a U.S. carrier fleet was mo...
2023-10-13 16:45:51
Biden takes credit for easing inflation, strong job market
WASHINGTON — President lauded Thursday's Labor Department showing relatively stable inflation, taking credit for a recent spate of positive economic news. The , a key inflation gauge, increased 0.4% in September and 3.7% compared to a yea...
2023-10-13 16:45:45
Samsung, SK Hynix get indefinite waivers on U.S. chip equipment
South Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix will be allowed to ship U.S. semiconductor manufacturing equipment to their China factories indefinitely without separate U.S. approvals, South Korea's reported on Monday. The U.S. government ha...
2023-10-13 16:00:06
Biden set to deliver remarks on Hamas attack in Israel
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will address the unprecedented terror attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel as violence in the region soars. Biden's remarks, slated for 1 p.m. ET from the White House, come on the heels of what the Penta...
2023-10-13 16:00:01
$7,500 EV tax credit may be easier to get in 2024 per Treasury rule
A new proposal by the U.S. Department of the Treasury would make it easier for consumers to get a tax credit when buying a new or used , according to tax and energy experts. Its proposed rules, Friday, would let car dealers offer the EV tax...
2023-10-13 15:59:55
Watch live: President Biden addresses Israel-Hamas war
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the unprecedented attacks on Israel carried out over the weekend by the Palestinian militant group . Biden's remarks at the White House, which were scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, come as t...
2023-10-13 15:59:50
North Carolina Republicans override governor's vetoes of sweeping elections bills
North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to override the Democratic governor's vetoes on on Tuesday, giving themselves new power over election administration and shortening a key voting deadline ahead of the 2024 election. North Carolina G...
2023-10-13 15:59:44
White House announces crack downs on 'tens of billions' in junk fees
WASHINGTON — The on Wednesday announced new initiatives to rein in tens of billions worth of surcharges tied to goods and services, or , in partnership with two of the nation's leading consumer-protection agencies. "Research shows that wi...
2023-10-13 15:59:39
Steve Scalise nominated as House speaker candidate by GOP lawmakers
Republican lawmakers Wednesday selected Rep. Steve Scalise as their candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, more than a week after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by rebel GOP members in a historic no-confidence vote. Scalise, the...
2023-10-13 15:59:32