U.S. Economy

Kaiser Permanente union workers poised to strike after contract expires

More than 75,000 workers at the largest nonprofit private health-care provider in the United States are poised to strike Wednesday…

Speaker McCarthy criticizes Senate measure, says House will get bill done to avoid shutdown

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Thursday criticized a short-term Senate government funding bill — stoking more fears that a…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says U.S. military not an ‘equal opportunity employer’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican and former football coach, said Tuesday that the U.S. military is “not…

The U.S. is weaker now than when we downgraded in 2011, former S&P ratings chairman says

The U.S. is in a weaker position now than when S&P downgraded its sovereign credit rating in 2011, according to…

Senate introduces a bipartisan bill to keep the government open through Nov. 17

Senate leaders released a short-term funding bill Tuesday — with four days left to avert a government shutdown at the end of…

Former OPM employee sentenced to 2 years probation for directing contracts to family-owned companies

WASHINGTON — A former employee of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management was sentenced to two years probation for steering…

Pressure mounts on McCarthy ahead of shutdown deadline as Democratic Rep. Boyle blames ‘infighting’

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan lawmakers on Monday weighed in on a possible government shutdown, as pressure builds on House Speaker Kevin…

Watch: Sen. Bob Menendez speaks in New Jersey on heels of bribery indictment

This stream starts at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh your browser if it does not show up. WASHINGTON — Sen. Bob…

More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers threaten strike if labor agreement not reached

More than 75,000 workers at the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the United States threatened Friday to strike if an…

UAW president invites Biden to join picket line as autoworker strikes expand to dozens of facilities

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday invited President Joe Biden to join the picket line as striking workers…