Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say
The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughening U.S. economic strategy against China. On Wednesday, President Joe…
Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends
The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…
Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November
The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings Monday allowing the state’s voters to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize…
‘There’s going to be a problem’: House Republicans ramp up pressure campaign on Speaker Johnson after budget saga
After six months of budget deadlocks, stopgap funding measures and near-miss government shutdowns, Congress finalized the remaining parts of a…
‘Gray divorce’ has doubled since the ’90s — and the financial risk is high for women
Breaking up in old age can be costly, especially for women. The rate of “gray divorce” — a term that…
Falling fertility rates pose major challenges for the global economy, report finds
Falling fertility rates are set to spark a transformational demographic shift over the next 25 years, with major implications for…
Treasury chief Yellen defends Biden budget against Republican senators’ fears of tax increases
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s 2025 fiscal budget proposal as Republican senators said they…
Treasury chief Yellen defends Biden budget against Republican senators’ fears of tax increases
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s 2025 fiscal budget proposal as Republican senators said they…
House passes bill to bar data brokers from selling sensitive personal information to U.S. adversaries
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan leaders of a House committee examining interstate and foreign commerce on Wednesday praised the passage of a bill…
Ohio GOP Senate primary offers an early test of Trump’s endorsement strength
Ohio voters are at the polls Tuesday to choose a Republican challenger to incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. The competitive…
