Fed’s Powell Expects Inflation To Stay Hot For Months
His remarks suggest that while the central bank still sees the pace of price increases as temporary, they could last a while. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sa
Schumer Launches Long-shot Bid For Legal Weed
Schumer would also need to corner President Joe Biden — who has supported but not legalizing it — to sign the bill. Still, he's projected confidence about h
The Vulnerable Democrat Who Could Get Reelected By An Infrastructure Deal
Hassan is part of a 21-senator group laboring to finish the bipartisan bill behind the scenes after several of them, including her, played a similar role in the
More Money, More Problems: Cheney And Kinzinger Feel Trump Effect
Kinzinger, who represents a deep-red district in exurban Chicago, never raised more than $350,000 in a single quarter during the 2020 cycle. But during the firs
Democrats Unveil $3.5T Go-it-alone Plan To Fulfill Biden’s Agenda
"We're very proud of this plan," Schumer said. "We know we've a long road to go … If we pass this, this is the most profound change to help American…
Why Republicans Want To Pack The California Recall Ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a press conference for the official reopening of the state of California at Universal Studios Hollywood on June 15. | Alberto E. Rodrigu
Biden Wanted A Climate Alliance With Europe. He's Getting A Fight.
"You could bring back the kind of trade frictions that have been characteristics of the U.S.-EU relationship with tit-for-tat solutions, and I think that's a pr
Barr Shoots Down Former Prosecutor’s Election-fraud Claims
McSwain's letter suggests that Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., put limits on his ability to thoroughly investigate claims of fraud and electio
Biden Nominates Ex-GOP Sen. Jeff Flake As Ambassador To Turkey
Biden met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey in June as part of his diplomatic swing through Europe and has sought to smooth out the tensions betwee
GOP Senators Fight To Preserve Biden’s War Powers Amid Tensions With Iran
"Presidents should be authorized ... to go after terrorists or other armed groups who seek to harm the United States or our personnel deployed anywhere in the w
New Concern For Biden: Could Larry Summers Be Right About Inflation?
The government said Tuesday the consumer price index rose 5.4 percent in June from the same month the previous year, the biggest jump since 2008, as costs for e
Manchin Says Dems 'Need To Pay For' Their Multitrillion-dollar Spending Plans
Democrats are planning to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy to pay for new childcare, education and climate change programs, and Manchin is on board w
Texas Dems Urge Voting Rights Action In D.C. Amid Threats Of Arrest For Skipping Town
"We've a short window here," state House Democratic caucus chair Chris Turner told newsmen at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. "We can't hold this t
Biden Picks Former West Virginia Health Official As Drug Czar
"Rahul has a strong public health background, but he also knows how to work with law enforcement and other stakeholders," said Kevin Sabet, who previously worke
Bill Gates ‘Blames Himself’ For Divorcing Wife, Melinda
Bill Gates , the founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, has chastised himself for "messing up" as he discussed his tumultuous divorce. According to the New Yo
Biden To Call For 'a New Coalition' To Defend Voting Rights
Biden's speech on voting rights at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center on Tuesday comes as the president is facing rising pressure from civil rights act
Biden Chides Republicans On Voting Laws: ‘Have You No Shame?’
The president, speaking at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, pushed for a nonpartisan Biden's speech comes as he is facing rising pressure from civil
Biden Gun Regulation Nominee Stuck In Limbo As White House Tries To Stem Crime
"I've spoken to him a few times, had a Zoom call with him, trying to get all the facts and figures on this stuff, his credentials," Manchin said. He added…
Free Lunch, Immigration, More Medicare: What's In The Mix For Democrats' 'go-big' Bill
"We're gonna get yeses and nos. We know that," said Senate Banking Chair Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). "The most important thing is we go big. The public wants us to
‘Get On The Team Or Shut Up’: How Trump Created An Army Of GOP Enforcers
There and elsewhere, state party chairs have been at the center of a raft of resolutions to censure or rebuke GOP legislators deemed insufficiently loyal to Tru