Biden praises Kaiser Permanente labor agreement after worker strike: ‘Collective bargaining works’
More than 85,000 health workers reached a tentative labor agreement with Kaiser Permanente on Friday that will avoid more strikes…
Dollar General stock jumps after it brings back former CEO to jolt slowing sales growth
Dollar General’s former CEO Todd Vasos is coming out of retirement to helm the company, which aims to rebound from…
TransUnion settles with the FTC, CFPB for $23 million for impeding tenants’ ability to obtain housing
WASHINGTON — Two federal consumer protection agencies have reached a $23 million settlement with credit reporting firm Trans Union LLC,…
Steve Scalise does not appear to have votes to become speaker as GOP remains divided
Republican lawmakers remained divided Thursday after nominating Rep. Steve Scalise as their candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives,…
Here’s the inflation breakdown for September 2023 — in one chart
Inflation was unchanged in September, but price pressures seem poised to continue their broad and gradual easing in coming months,…
Businesses are returning $140 million in surprise overdraft fees to consumers, according to a CFPB report
WASHINGTON — The nation’s federal consumer protection watchdog announced Wednesday that companies will refund $140 million to customers as a…
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…
White House announces new efforts to crack down on ‘tens of billions’ in junk fees
WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday announced new initiatives to rein in tens of billions worth of surcharges tied…
Watch live: President Biden addresses Israel-Hamas war as fighting continues
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is set to address the unprecedented attacks on Israel carried out over the weekend by the…
Republicans face crucial vote in House speaker race that could shape Israel aid, government funding
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan will make their case to Republican lawmakers Tuesday evening…
