Henry Kissinger, the towering American diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, the Holocaust survivor and Harvard professor who became a towering U.S. diplomat, master political manipulator and pop culture…
Bank of America fined $12 million for mortgage disclosure violations by federal watchdog
WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday fined Bank of America $12 million for reporting false mortgage lending…
Biden proposes ban on cable cord-cutting fees
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday announced a rule proposal to ban early termination fees for cable and…
Yellen says high food and rent prices key factors in voters’ negative economic outlook
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pointed to the consistently higher prices that Americans pay for food and rent today,…
Trump gag order challenge sharply questioned by appeals court
A panel of Washington, D.C., federal appeals court judges was highly skeptical of arguments Monday by a lawyer for Donald…
Judge denies Trump bid to cut Jan. 6 riot language from D.C. election indictment
A judge on Friday turned down a request by Donald Trump to cut allegedly “inflammatory” language about him sparking the…
House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts ‘bipartisan agreement’ to fund government, avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects to win bipartisan backing Tuesday for his “laddered” continuing resolution to…
Threats against election workers driving exodus of veteran staff, experts say
WASHINGTON — Physical and cyber threats against election workers are driving people away from the industry, potentially endangering the ability…
Yellen to host China’s He Lifeng for ‘intensive diplomacy’ ahead of APEC
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will host her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, for two days of “intensive…
Jack Lew confirmed by Senate as Biden’s ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON — Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to serve as President Joe Biden’s ambassador to…
